So grown up

October 25, 2010

So grown up

Sometimes i have to remind myself that Poppy is not even 2 1/2 yet, because in many ways she seems so much older than that. Some of it is because she is so bright and is doing things that are normally beyond a child of her age - for example she can recognise her own name written down, count to 10, use plurals, pronouns and tenses, and is beginning to learn some letter sounds. Not because we have been pushy parents, but because she is naturally inquisitive and wants to learn and she just seems to soak things up like a sponge. Her nursery are talking about sending her to French classes a year earlier than usual, because she is so advanced in her language development, and me and Sir are still considering this. We want her to be a little girl, but we also want her to be stimulated and supported to meet her full potential.

Another way in which Poppy has had to grow up and be older than her years is in her response to William. She knew before he was born that he had a 'poorly head' and she promised to help him, and she has, in so many ways. Not because we tell her to or expect it of her, but because she chooses to and wants to. For example this morning while i was making the breakfast i heard Poppy call me from the living room "Mummy, Willum poorly head" and when i went through he was having a seizure, with Poppy calmly sitting there reassuring both boys "it ok babies". What other 2 year old would be able to do this? She just amazes me every day and i'm so very proud of her. i think it will be good for her to grow up with an understanding of people with disabilities or special needs, but i just hope she doesn't come to resent having William as a brother.

i am very blessed to have my 3 gorgeous, wonderful children, each so unique in their characters and talents. i will try never to forget that.