I can sum up this month for Ava in one word.
“Why?”
I never, ever thought I’d get tired of hearing her talk. But I have. Because we have the same conversation over and over and over again…
Ava: “Mama?” (usually repeated at least 49 times)
Me: “Yes, Ava”
Ava: “What are you doing?”
Me: <insert applicable answer here>
Ava: “Why?”
Wash, Rinse, Repeat. Endlessly.
So, in honor of her figuring out the one question that drives me absolutely bonkers after about the millionth time I’ve heard it (in a 10 minute period) so I’ll just go ahead and ask myself some WHY questions.
WHY on earth did I think using a black background (with no backlighting) was a good idea for a child with gorgeous, glossy DARK hair?
WHY did I think handing her two humongo ornaments was a good idea? I mean, really. Did I seriously think she would simply hold them while posing prettily?
Ha. Joke was on me. Mama & Daddy playing fetch is obviously much more amusing.
Ready to launch!
As if the virtual cannonballs weren’t enough, WHY did I think an enormo candy cane was a smart move when a velour and (faux) silk dress with crinoline was involved?
And WHY does she look like Fred Astaire working his cane here?
And, by this point, WHY did I think switching to a smaller candy cane would make any difference at all?
WHY did I put myself through the absolute worst photo session EVER?
Well, because she’s so wonderfully stunning (and wonderful and stunning) that I want to document every single minute that I can with and for her. And it WAS fun…in hindsight.
There aren’t enough superlatives in the English language to describe how beautiful she is, or how much she is loved!!!!
This is scary! Lily had this dress for this Christmas – our girls wear A LOT of the same clothes!!