My niece is almost two in that picture. Summer is going to be five soon and it leaves me feeling somewhat bereft. I love the little person she is but there are things about her babyhood I really miss. Like baby talk and tiny little fingers and toes.
I miss how her eyes sometimes looked unbelievably large in her tiny little head. Simple toys were always a favorite. Rubber duckies tasted best.
Now she is a big girl who doesn't like pickles and her favorite color is pink. I just miss her tiny body falling asleep in my arms.
Jana who is Summer's mom, has a sister who got pregnant at 16, the baby was born last Sunday in a mental hospital. Ginny the baby's Mom has been struggling with depression and bi-polar disorder since before she got pregnant. She tried to commit suicide and was committed to prevent any further harm to herself or her unborn child. Haley Magnolia White was born on Sunday and her Mother isn't stable enough to be a part of her life.
The baby may end up being adopted by Jana who is struggling to work fulltime to pay for herself and Summer already. I already Summer-sit every Wednesday while Jana works. I've offered to take care of Haley too, the baby's circumstances are a far cry from ideal but I confess I'm excited to have another baby in my life again. Sure there isn't any blood relation there, but I've got alot of love to go round.
More tiny toes, tiny cuddles, and sweet little bundles. Welcome to the world Haley Magnolia, I hope I get to know you alot better.6:58 p.m., 2006-09-13
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