Phoebe is twenty two months old now. The picture above was taken this very morning before she stepped out with her mama for a walk through the woods and down to Millhouses Park. Below - that's Phoebe on the day she was born - January 15th 2021.
How did that magic happen? That transformation I mean - in twenty two short months. I think of that piece of writing that I believe we have all encountered - "Desiderata" - ostensibly found in St Paul's Church, Baltimore and dated 1692 but actually written by Max Ehrmann from Terra Haute, Indiana in 1927 or so. I happen to have a copy of it on my desk right now - it was amongst the things my brother Simon left behind..."With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy." A good message for our special little girl as she treads along the very start of her path through life.
It is looking out at nature that keeps me going. Itis indeed a beautiful world.
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Often people forget to look.
DeleteAdorable.
ReplyDeleteI am and so is Phoebe.
Delete"What a difference 22 months makes . . ."
ReplyDeleteAnd we are 22 months older too...
DeleteSher really posed for Grandpa's photo. What an awesome pair of blue eyes!
ReplyDeleteI must confess that it was her mama who took that photo Red.
DeleteShe's no longer a baby but is now a little girl. Darling!
ReplyDeleteLike my last post Margaret... You can call me Darling if you want to!
DeletePhoebe is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGlad you think so too Jennifer.
DeleteThe baby is gone and a little girl is in her place. She's beautiful. I'll be seeing the same with my twins a year from now.
ReplyDeleteBringing joy to our lives.
DeletePhoebe looks so grown up now - beautiful little girl.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue. Do you remember when your girls were like that?
DeleteI do indeed.
DeleteTransformation indeed! Her face radiates trust and happiness. May she keep both all her life.
ReplyDeleteTogether we are all giving her a good start in life. Like launching a ship.
DeleteShe has happy face.
ReplyDeleteShe has a happy character too.
DeleteWho has she inherited those beautiful eyes from?
ReplyDeleteAlmost certainly - her grandpa.
DeleteShe's grown into such a beautiful little girl with such a happy smile.
ReplyDeleteNow her vocabulary is gathering apace. It's so interesting.
DeleteWho knows where the time goes?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a line from a song.
DeleteShe is a beautiful happy child. It is up to all of us that she has a good world to grow up in.
ReplyDeleteWhat are we passing on to her and all the other small children in the world? What the hell have we all done?
DeleteWhat great joy - I so look forward to having grand children.. one day..
ReplyDeleteThe joy of it! I wasn't quite expecting it to be quite so Mark. To be a grandfather you need a pipe, tartan slippers and a beige cardigan with brown leather buttons. All can be bought from "Grandpas-R-Us".
DeleteShe will want her first car before you know it.
ReplyDeleteWill cars still exist then?
DeleteWhat a precious child she is. What a blessing these little people are in our older age- someone new to love and be loved by. I do like this system.
ReplyDeleteI knew it would be marvellous to have a grandchild... but not this good - though your blog should have alerted me to the depth of joy.
DeleteBefore I had grandchildren I always thought that people who went on and on about the joys of being a grandparent were just being silly. Haha!
DeleteI think her wonderful childhood surrounded by adoring adults will make her well-prepared to weather storms. She is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNot all children are born into such love, security and warmth.
DeleteMy baby girl turned 33 this year and those years flew by! I know you cherish every minute with your little sweetheart, Neil!
ReplyDeleteI wish that I could press a brake pedal Ellen - to slow it all down.
DeleteSo much happens at an alarming pace in those first few years and months. They learn to sit up, walk, talk, use a spoon and fork and amass a load of vocabulary. Far quicker than what subsequently gets soaked up later in life.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what Kay and Darcy's first child will be called. Perhaps Fred... or Wilma?
DeleteShe has turned into a little girl, and I will bet that she's not one bit less delightful that the baby who used to come calling.
ReplyDeleteI will lover her till the day I die - unflinchingly.
DeleteI know I've said it before but she is the most joyful child!
ReplyDeleteDoes she take after you?
Yes very much so. I am bursting with joy.
DeleteDesiderata is corny but beautiful too. Love the photo of Phoebe, growing up so quickly!
ReplyDeleteIn the sixties it was so cool to have "Desiderata" on your wall. Most people didn't realise it was 20th century writing.
DeleteIt's shocking how quickly they grow and learn. She looks so happy and of course she's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHer appetite for language gets clearer and clearer.
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