Ruby Ann was born at 10:25am after a planned c section. She wasn't getting enough oxygen and so stayed in the nursery with tubes in her nose for the first 8 hours of her life. They finally brought her to me that evening where she slept on my chest for the rest of our hospital stay.
She was an easy baby (compared to her sister who screamed at us non-stop for 8 months) and cut her first tooth at 17 months!
At 2 1/2 she realized the full potential of her power and decided to wage war with her parents on all matters related to sleeping and getting her way. 4 1/2 came and our sweet girl was returned. Her power remained undiminished, but she now had a greater understanding of self control and increased communication skills.
She continues to be sensitive and intuitive, feeling the emotions of those around her. She is opinionated about everything and is learning to handle disappointment in a healthy way.
Things Ruby loves:
food
physical activity (she's good at almost anything she tries)
drinking coffee
fashion
doing "grownup things"
her dog
Things Ruby does and is great at, but sometimes feel like "work" to her:
piano
soccer
reading
A friend once told me that some children are like wildflowers and some are like orchids. Wildflowers thrive almost anywhere with very little tending while orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow.
Ruby is my orchid. And here's the thing: orchid care isn't difficult, it's just different. And what a beautiful flower we have growing in our family.
Happiest of birthdays to you Ruby Ann. We love you.
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