Lights and Sounds

So. Obviously I love being a mom. But Elijah's new play mat made me think of so many of the reasons why I am so excited to watch him grow and develop. In school, so many of classes talked about the importance of the first few years of a child's life and my internship with Parents As Teachers was such a neat way for me to see the importance of parents as a child's first teacher. 

Mostly I just love how a baby is set up to learn just by observing and playing. God really made babies to be little miracles! Elijah doesn't do much intentional playing at this point, but watching his reaction when he accidently hits the rattle lambie above his head is great! I love to see those connections forming! Brushing the base of the arches shakes his toys and he's learning that he has an effect on the world around him! 

I am so excited to be a part of helping him grow up!