It never ceases to amaze me how fast children grow. Everything from birth on is measured by milestones and percentiles. Some children are always ahead or ranking in the 90-100th percentile, while others seem to just get there when they get there. As a parent you cannot compare your child to others, no matter how hard it may seem. When your child doesn't seem to have the ability to sit and listen during Sunday School when everyone else is, you may ask yourself why not? When it seems as though everyone your child's age is potty trained and they are not, you may wonder what's going on or why are they behind. As I spoke with a co-worker yesterday, we decided that every child is different and will grow and develop at their own pace. We just need to remember to be thankful that they are healthy and that they continue to make progress. Praise God for the baby steps!!
And just when you are feeling a little down that your child seems "behind", they may just turn around and surprise you by reaching yet another milestone.
Spencer was pretty proud of himself when he realized how the buttons on his pj's worked! Do you remember when you learned how to button? I had a snoopy stuffed animal with a zipper, shoelace, velcro, and a button and that is how I learned. :-)
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I will have to take some time with your boys and get to know them better. They will get there. My Brandon was one who could not sit for a long time and worried me forever (still), but look at him now. Don't worry, you are a great mom. Love, Grandma Carol
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