Oh how I wish all baby cousins could just live next door to each other! I love how every baby is so different and unique in this world. Size, temperament, learning, looks...every baby is so themselves! It strengthens my testimony every time that we are all distinct souls and that there is a Heavenly Father! I love how much baby's teach us adults. There is a reason human baby's don't come out running, standing and ready for life. Parents/adults must be patient as baby's develop slowly, they must become selfless as baby can't survive without them at all, they need to develop deep kindness and care, they learn about lack of sleep and no personal space, they learn that they'll never know a greater love in the world, they learn incredible responsibility... Indeed, babies, teach you a great deal!
It is so fun to see my siblings have children and to witness the change in them as they take on the role of "parent." We live far away from little baby cousins right now, and so it makes time when we are finally together very special. That is something I always wished when I was younger; to live close to my cousins. There is a great friendship that can form with your cousins. I have loved seeing Janes interaction and love for her cousins. She has so much fun when they are around and she loves seeing pictures of them. She pets Penelope Mays head, gives hugs and kisses, is intrigued with Kade and loves to play with him, she admires Jackson and Nora already. It will be really special to see William begin those little friendships to. I am so grateful for babies and for all they teach us and for all the joy they bring life! And I'm grateful for cousins and the fun times hey share!!!
