But, Growing Up Is Hard To Do
Adella had a clear moment of growth today. I found her and Mom in the bedroom playing on the floor, and I sat down and started to chat with Susan. While talking, Adella crawled on Mom's leg and bit her! Mom exclaimed. I signed "it hurts" and pointed to the spot where Adella bit. She stared blankly at us for a few seconds. Then her lower lip waxed, protruded, and trembled. Tears welled in her eyes. Mom picked her up and held her close and in a few moments, she was laughing again. Today she saw first, that she can hurt people, and second that Mom and Dad expected something of her that she didn't attain.