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Changes

This morning we took Samara for her jab and I couldn't help but notice how she has changed. To weigh her , she stepped on the weighing machine unlike when she used to sit on the scale. However, she was to active to stand still but after sometime we managed to get her weight. At least today it was good news and we were happy. She walked around the clinic so confidently, even attempting to get water from the water dispenser and just the other day we would carry her to the same clinic She is growing pretty fast. Well time for the jab came and my beloved was there to hold her down as she was jabbed on the thigh. For me I don't have that grace and am forever grateful to Alex for always being there with us. She cried abit and moved on with life

The nurse was just so amazed at her confidence and busyness. For real we always say she is like 2 babies in 1 but we ain't complaining. We were advised to keep giving her finger foods like bananas and ugali to keep up with her energy levels. The other I noticed that whenever am around her, am always giving her something to eat, maybe I try to compensate for her activeness.

So today I am here at SAS with her. She has opened the cabinets and closed them, picked shoes, the teddy bears attempted to climb the table etc. I have purposed not to go insane but to enjoy her company today. For now she has taken a nap to re-energize. We trully thank God for her and are privileged to have her healthy. Thank you Lord for this beautiful daughter you have blessed us with. May we have the capacity to love her and train her in your ways.

Have a lovely weekend.

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Alexander said…
She's such a blessing and you are the best mother in the whole world!!

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