As we have 3 1/2 weeks until our departure, we've been saying Goodbye to many of our friends here in Ohio. One of those was my kids' pediatrician: Dr. Koesters. I've loved having him as our family's doctor. Just at this last visit for Whitney's 3-year appointment, she made it quite clear she didn't want him looking in her ears. So he let her check her kitty's ears with the scope first. Of course, MacKay is as laid back as ever each time we visit the doctor. Now I know NOT EVERY baby screams like crazy when they see the nurse coming into the room to administer shots. It's crazy to me how aware Whitney seemed at this same age MacKay is at right now. Saying words, pointing to things and very strong-willed. MacKay is laid back, on-the-move, loves to stick everything in his mouth and is SOOOO happy.
Another Goodbye was to Whitney's very sweet gymnastics teacher, Ginger. It was when Whit was 16-months-old that she and Jadyn started tumbling class. These two were by far the smallest girls and got their fair share of bumps, pushes and falls. Now, they are some of the oldest in the class and love to rule the joint. For the first many class-sessions, Whitney wanted nothing to do with Ginger. She said that Ginger had "a diamond" in her tongue. Yes, a tongue ring. Now she calls out to Ginger saying, "Ginga! Ginga! Come help me!"
Whit can now do her forward rolls (somersaults), back walk-overs (with the aid of a mat), walk across the beam, hang on the un-even bars, jump like crazy on the tramp, jump off the vault and boogie to the background music.
My baby is growing up.
BACK THEN: 17-months-old
Now: 3-years-old
AND YES... we will miss Jadyn too! Just yesterday THIS was their conversation:
Whit: We're going to move to Utah.
Jadyn: But I don't want you to move.
Whit: We're going to be there a long time... a whole week!
Jadyn: But I don't want you to move!
Whitney: (As she's rubbing Jadyn's arm) It's okay. Then you can come visit me at Christmas!
Then they hugged.
7 comments:
oh, that conversation between Whit and Jadyn just breaks my heart. I think it is pretty clear whom Whit will miss most from Ohio.
I've got tears in my eyes. Let's just live in Westborough forever. Oh, and I need a copy of all those pictures!
Oh...that is the saddest little conversation ever.
:(
Just three weeks away?! Wow - I'm so excited for you all to start the next adventure! And you seem a little more aware of how much you'll miss Ohio. I think I was in denial to an extent. But every phase is good and great in its own way, and I really hope you enjoy your last few weeks there in WB and moving to UT! Can't wait to hear about it.
...but I don't want you to move. :(
I'm sad for you...
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