"Feather"

My son and his wife like to get professional pictures taken of their daughters and the whole family. The newest addition doesn't seem to be as willing  a model as her sister, either that or they didn't let me see the entire 'photo shoot' for Izzie.  I commented to my son, after seeing an extensive photo shoot for our "new addition" that it seemed to be feather torture for her, he didn't seem worried, he said she was hungry.  Personally, I think the pictures are priceless!There was a range of facial emotions that can only be met by a very frustrated baby. I can see her wondering what on earth was happening to her? Why had her parents put her in such a curious place? There were some pictures of her balancing in the air on the hands of her parents, she didn't look any more comfortable in those either. What we do for cute baby pictures!

When you think about it, the whole first year of life, when communication is rudimentary at best, is not just frustrating for we, the parents, but can you think about how it is for the baby?  The questions alone are mind boggling! "Who ARE these people?" "I recognize the voices, but, so THAT is what they look like!" "What do I look like?" "Who is that little person who keeps kissing me?" (Izzie)

The baby discovers what it is like to be cold, hot, hungry, uncomfortable, sleepy; and the parents learn the different cry's. A time of learning and discovery for everyone! 

As some of you know, I use 'pen names' for me and my family, well dear "new addition" I dub you "Feather" for the purpose of this, your loving paternal grandmother's blog.

   May all the necessary trials of your life be light and airy.

Have a Great day!

Phoebe