I want to tell you about the special bond I see developing between Natalie and her daddy.
In the beginning when I was home with Natalie, Jeramy didn't get a lot of one-on-one time with her. And to be honest, he didn't really have what she wanted at the time, if you know what I mean. It was nice that I had such a connection with her, but I think Jeramy felt a little left out.
It's been a few months now since he started his "Daddy Days" on Wednesdays. He also picks her up every afternoon from the babysitter's. I think it was a little challenging in the beginning, but now I can tell he really enjoys having her all to himself. And the feeling appears to be mutual. Jeramy can make her laugh like no one else can (it's all of those funny voices he talks to her in!). And on two occasions now, she has been in my arms and stretched her arms out to lunge at her dad, preferring him over me. (Yes, it temporarily hurts my feelings, but she's reached for me too, and I know how great that feeling is.) It's really cute to see them together.
Some days I have to chuckle when I come home to find Natalie wearing a mis-matched outfit ("the pants and shirt both had butterflies on them..."), but she always seems happy when I walk through the door, so I know she's had a good day with Daddy. They frequently run errands together (I'm sure he enjoys the attention he gets from the ladies at Costco and the doctor's office). She even accompanied him to her first boxing practice last night (I'm surprised she didn't come home with baby boxing gloves on her tiny little fists!).
My point is I'm so proud of Jeramy... He is a wonderful dad and I hope he and Nat will always be close, because they're a pretty cute pair. I feel so blessed!
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