Mad skillz

Since we were talking about milestones and growing up too fast, I couldn’t not mention my girl, who I thought deserved her own post.

October and November have thus far, been monumental months for Jaia.  And for me.

Seeing your baby take their first step or hearing them speak their first word is a moment of pride for any parent. And an amazing accomplishment for the child.  It’s something that we look forward to from the moment we first hold them in our arms – maybe even earlier.

AS they grow, the milestones they meet become fewer and farther between, but are no less monumental.  In fact, some are mindblowing.  For me, anyway.

Jaia has started reading.  She can read Level 1 books on her own.  She’s able to power through other, higher level books with some help.  And she loves it.  Everywhere we go she’ll point out signs she can read and tell me what they say. So that baby that I not so long ago was holding in my arms can now pick up a book and read it to me.

Seriously.  Mind is officially blown.  Insides are officially bursting with pride.

And there’s one more thing.  In the grand scheme, it is not as significant as learning to read, but to a 4 year old, it is still the bee’s knees.  Two weeks ago, Jaia also learned to tie own laces.