Dear Allison,
Yesterday was your half birthday - Happy Half Birthday!! For the past month or more we have been traveling to see family for different occassions such as bridal showers, birthdays or for Easter. Over the past month you have picked up a few quirky characteristics that I am not sure if it is from spending so much time with your grandparents or just you growing older.
A sign of either grandparent overload or just growing older:
The other day while at a playground - a little boy tugged at your shirt. You made your way over to me and after the little boy released you, I comforted you for only a moment, before you were off to stand beside the little boy with your arms folded accross your chest and your "mad" face on. You didn't say a word or make a motion, you just stood beside this little boy for a short time until you became distracted with something. It is funny to see you acting that way - so bold, so independent. Ahh, everything these days is " No, let me do it by MYSELF!" I understand you want more control in your life - I get it. I do appreciate that when it is tough to do it on your own, you do come to me and ask for help.
I love you my sweet,
Mommy