Just Afton

What an outgoing child Afton is! Each time we visit a park, or anywhere with other kids, she is quick to spot someone about her age then runs up to them and asks, “Do you want to play with me?” Afton is happiest when a play date is planned for her day. She’ll settle for a movie and even some Mommy-Afton time but really prefers to be playing with friends. Lately, she has been able to see her Colorado cousins quite a bit which has made her world very happy.

Afton has definitely entered into a more grown up phase. She is using words like “hilarious” and “serious” to describe emotions. She likes to have time alone to play in her room. She is recognizing my attempts to read her “short” or “baby” books and songs before bedtime and now choose her bedtime songs to ensure the routine lasts the longest possible.

Afton is a fantastic big sister. She plays with Abel in his crib every morning until she gets bored then starts hollering for me. She loves to calm and reassure Abel after he gets an owie or is sad. She is usually happy to share bites of her food with her baby brother too.

Of course, Afton still needs a few cuddle sessions each day, which is so nice. I hope she never outgrows that. Recently, she started noticing that need in her and would say “Mommy, I haven’t had any cuddle time today!”

This is my favorite picture from last week. Afton loves to play her ukulele every day and create her own songs. Many times during the day, I am summoned to her her newest masterpiece and laugh or clap-whichever she has told me to do!