Cherished Personalities

My two little angels!

My girls are two of the best things that have ever happened in my life. I love and adore them. I am so thankful to God for blessing me with them. Heck, I even feel this way on days when they make life challenging, like when my toddler has tantrum after tantrum or the baby decides to only give me 5 hours sleep (not all continuous). They are my little angels on earth.

What amazes me most is how their little personalities continue to develop. Both of my daughters are full of smiles. From the time Ginny, my toddler, was a baby she would break out in huge grins. Her sister is much the same. Ginny is full of energy and movement. I'm guessing this is completely normal for any toddler, but she has always been fairly independent, preferring to play on her own rather than with DH or me although we are occasionally allowed into her orbit of play. Ginny also has an amazing energy that draws people to her, a magnetic personality.  This works well for her since I believe her to be an extrovert because there are very few strangers in her world.

My baby, Grace, is only 5-months-old so her personality is just now coming to be known. The best word to describe her is sweet. Her energy feels much more subdued than her sister, thus far, but not in a negative way, but rather a quieter sense. She seems to enjoy observing and taking things in much more. She clings much more to me than her sister ever did. Strangers seem to startle and scare her at times, depending on her moods (just ask my extended family who saw her at Easter). Grace does have quite the temper. She gets mad quickly and loudly. I just have to ride those moments out while trying to calm her.

One thing that both girls possess is a fascination and love for each other. Ginny absolutely adores her little sister. She loves to give her hugs and kisses. Lately, she seems to be concerned about her whereabouts at all times. If Grace is in her crib, Ginny is quick to find her. I will often hear Ginny talking to her sister. I wish I could understand her toddler ramblings because she seems so earnest in her discussions with Grace. While Ginny does enjoy playing independently, she has moments where she will come and entertain her sister instead of running off with one of Grace's toys (Yes, she does that. She is a toddler after all.).

For her part, Grace lights up around her big sister. Ginny makes her smile. When Ginny dances for her, Grace can usually be heard giggling in response. She adores the attention that Ginny gives her.

Hopefully, my two little girls will grow up as friends, and continue to put smiles on each others' faces. Time will tell. Until then, I will cherish my time with my daughters as I watch them grow up and personalities further develop.

Keeping their eyes on each other!