Let Them Be Little

These are "emmies." They have been "emmies" ever since Charlie first called them that probably over a year ago. Nick and I even call them "emmies" over 90% of the time, even when Charlie isn't around. Yesterday she asked me for "M&M's."

This movie is called "Mumbo." It has been "Mumbo" since last Christmas along with all other Penguins. Last night Charlie asked to watch "Happy Feet."

I know that I should be thrilled that her vocabulary is growing by the second and that she is beginning to use the correct words for things. But a small part of me just wants to cry.

I was fine when she started walking. I was fine when she said her first word. I am fine when she prefers Daddy over me.

But this bugs me.

She is growing up faster than I ever imagined. She even is starting to look more like a little girl than a toddler. I am so proud of the little individual she is becoming (even if she is a pretty sassy individual), but those little things that still make her my baby are starting to fade away.

Last night all I could think about was this song. Here is the link to the video since I am not Blogger savvy enough to embed it in my post!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ17tutZtd8