Morning Walks and Baby Talks
Mon May 28, 2007 at 11:04:59 AM PDT
Over the last few weeks DS has decided that he wants to go outside for a walk first thing in the morning. We aren't talking 9 A.M. here; it’s more like 6 A.M. At that hour, I haven't even made the coffee yet. He toddles over to our door and grabs one shoe and then brings it to me. So I say to him, "Oh, I see you want to go outside." He responds excitedly, "Outside, outside!" and then launches into a string of his cute toddler babble. Most mornings I am not really up for seeing my neighbors out walking their dogs this early while I am still dressed in my PJs. But, DS LOVES these morning walks, so I give in.
This morning, after bringing me one sandal and one sneaker (LOL! To which I said, "No honey you need two of the same shoes", he shook his head no, but I put only both of his sandals anyway), I threw on my flip-flops and we headed out. While we were outside in the cool, dewy air, I tried to figure out why my little man loves these early walks. Then I heard it. The chirping of the birds was the only sound that pierced the peaceful quiet. I listened. He listened. Then he answered the birds back in his little baby voice echoing their caws. It was like he was talking with them in a secret language. The smile on his face was contagious. We continued on with our little stroll listening to the birds and pointing at the parked cars. He was so happy. It was the first time that I stopped to savor the moment.
My view of these morning walks has forever been changed. The feelings of dread have been replaced by joy. There is no better way to start the day then with a morning walk and sharing some Mommy/Baby/Birdie talk.
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