Growing Pains

This week was a turning point for the household.

At least for me.

Our youngest declared herself "not a little girl anymore"

and the high chair was unceremoniously pitched outside,
suddenly redundant after 7 and 1/2 years and 3 children.

She has also had a month of dry nights

and so, as the last of the nappy stockpile disappears,

so do the visits down the supermarket aisle designated "baby".

Bittersweet.

The growth pains of parents.

Celebrating a child becoming her own independant being;

no longer dependent on us for feeding, getting dressed, pushing her around in a stroller.

Lamenting the loss of all that came before.;

no longer dependent on us for feeding, getting dressed, pushing her around in a stroller.

But I am keeping my real grief for the day that will surely come

when a mummy's hug is embarrassing,

a parent's kiss is NOT something to be seen in public,

when there are better options than spending time with parents.

It will surely come.

Pattern: Modkids Penny- dress version

Fabric: pink Stella and printed knit from Crafty Mamas shop.