These are not her birthday photos as they were taken two months ago. There are no balloons nor party hats either. Her cake is made up of put-together blocks. When I built it earlier this afternoon, she said, "Hey, present!" Up to now, she plays with it. I have been singing Happy Birthday to her and she occasionally sings with me. She has no idea it is her day today.
As a mother, I love that simple child innocence - one thing that fades day by day! But I equally love their wit and intelligence. It amazes me how she's able to put together phrases and sentences. I wonder if she's going to be a linguist since she watches Calliou and High Five in five (or more) different languages via YouTube each and everyday. Her accent, I don't know which one she'll acquire - Mexican, Australian, Californian, hmm... I wonder... :)
...THAT GAZE...
That gaze, my Sophia, that gaze...
It is childhood wonder;
Your simple innocence,
It fades everyday.
I watch you as you grow
And learn how you learn;
To acquire full knowledge
Of what is right and what is wrong;
But until then, my Sophia,
The mother in me wonders...
~Nelonie A. Crelencia © 2009
Happy 3rd Birthday, Sophia!!! :)
And hey, don't go without clicking that cutie cat...!!! (lol)
