All of a sudden...

Violet is a big girl. She lets me know this all the time with her constant reply, "I do it myself." But she really can do most things herself these days...seemingly, all of a sudden. She has gotten herself dressed for a couple months now. But in the last few days she has (1) learned that she can reach all the light switches in the house, turning them on AND off, (2) slept through the night and woken up DRY over seven nights straight, (3) buckled herself in her seatbelt (although I always check it before we actually drive), (4) let me know that she can do all her potty stuff herself, "No wiping, Mom", and (5) fed and brushed Lucy everyday. This last one really makes her feel like a big girl since I am putting her in charge of someone else. She really makes me proud! I love seeing my kids learn new things and taking the initiative to be responsible and self-sufficient. Of course, I also love the glimpses of infancy that show up every once in a while too. Like last night when Violet called me into her room, half-awake, to "Rock me, Mommy", pleading with her arms outstretched. And knowing full well, from all these big girl things she's doing, that these moments are fleeting, I took a few minutes to scoop her up, rock her, and kiss her about a dozen times before tucking her back in, telling her I love her, and going back to bed myself.