Sophie has had a difficult week. In addition to getting her terrible-two molars ("teeth owie"), Sophie also has a broken heart. Her best friend and first love, Connor, was blessed with a baby brother, so our friend/nanny, Erica, now has two sons! That means that while I'm at work, Sophie has a different routine. We now have a great nanny-share situation, but the adjustment to a new house with a new nanny and a new friend has been hard for Sophie. Multiple times a day, Sophie still asks for Connor, and on several occasions, both Doug and I have teared up as we try to explain to her that Connor and his momma are at their house. Each morning this week when Connor and Erica would normally arrive, Sophie runs to the door to wait for them. And each night, when we sing her goodnight lullaby, she still asks for Connor's name to be in the song. Her teeth and her heart hurt :(
So what does a 19-month old girl do when she's heartbroken?
...she feels like she's living behind bars.
...she eats away her sorrows at a French bakery with her mommy.
...contemplates the meaning of life in this vast world.
...meditates and feels alone.
...accepts material gifts from Grandma.
...passes the time with futile tasks.
...gets all dressed up and struts her stuff like a model (actions first, motives second).
...seeks solace in nature while still sporting the kimono.
So, what did the daddy-of-the-year do to comfort his daughter? He arranged a surprise playdate for Sophie and Connor later this week! He will be the sole parent playing with these two best friends. So sweet. Look how excited she is now!!!
She's beautiful and silly and hysterical and intelligent all wrapped up in one little body.
Heart overload for this little girl...
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