All of our kids are at difficult phases right now and we are a bit worn out from parenting in the trenches. Our easy kid seemed to over night turn into the one who is into everything and leaves a wake of disaster in her path.
That said, I think a lot of it is the 4 teeth she has coming in and some aggression from that. I felt like I was selling her a bit short in her 1 year post. Although exhausting, she is still sweet and snuggly, spunky and fun.
I did want to say that the past year with her has been such a gift.
We were talking about how hard the year has been and Chris pointed out that it's probably a blessing and relief that we are in the trenches of parenting right now to distract us from the chaos of change and loss.
I love that EvaKate's name means giver of life. It was our prayer for her that she would have the gift to bring life out of others with her personality, and it's such a gift that she has already lived up to her namesake. She was light in darkness, and her sweetness and snuggliness brought us life during a dark time.
She is still bringing life out of us, just in a more hurried sort of way :)
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