Sunday, All Souls Day in the Western Church, was a momentous day in the Healy household. On that day, Sofie found her voice.
Now, it's true that Sofie has emitted occasional giggles. Once, while on the way to eat at the Olive Garden, she let out a long, drawn out, um, well, something like a monotonic laugh/yell. Momma and I disintegrated in joy and laughter.
But Sunday was a whole new step. She essentially engaged in a long monologue. (She's so like her dad!) This went on long enough for Anna to call her mom, then her sister, and for me to call my mom and my dad and stepmom, all of whom got to hear Sofie soundoff live. I 'bout cried folks. I was so thrilled.
She's doing more "talking" now. We had a good conversation before I left for work this morning. And she's giggling more. Cute as all get out!
But tonight is the big test. Momma goes back to work on a more consistent basis. So Daddy goes solo with Sofie tonight. Momma will leave plenty of food. And I know how to change diapers like nobody's business. But Sofie is very much still Momma's girl. I'm pretty much a goofy-looking plaything she enjoys when she wants.
I'll give the update and analysis tomorrow.
Good luck! You'll do great. Girls love their daddies.
Posted by: Shannon at November 6, 2003 05:30 PM