Sweetums

reuniting with my peace and committing to keeping it

Lengthening sentences widen our eyes and fill our ears with disbelief, as if she is supposed to stagnate in infancy. Exploration of new phonic chains unlock fresh comprehension of the language she’s heard since the growth of her eardrums. Some combinations effortlessly fit into English barriers, while others still challenge her almost two-year-old tongue. When her vocalizations receive positive feedback or the items she requests, her excitement overflows into full body expressions: swift twirls and joy-filled squeals. In witnessing her development, it becomes impossible to ignore the captivating wonder. It serves as a reminder of the fast-paced growth found in youngings, and instills a sense of hope for our own personal transformations. The selfless sacrifice to another’s care reconnects us to the wholeness in ourselves.