Shelby is only 11 weeks and 2 days old, but it is amazing to watch her grow and learn and wonder. Just recently, in addition to having rolled over twice since Wednesday, she has become intrigued with her feet. Suzanne and I love to incline our legs and have Shelby lean back on them. Often, Shelby will lift her head and just stare at her feet. I can't help but wonder what she is thinking. Does she know those feet belong to her? Does she have control over them, even just the slightest bit?
The other day in the bath tub, Suzanne was pouring water on Shelby's feet. Shelby loved it and proceeded to lift her legs up so Suzanne would keep doing it. The funny thing is, Shelby wasn't smiling or giggling about it, but she had a serious, almost concerned look on her face. For whatever reason, she enjoyed it and was mesmerized by it...the sensation, the different feeling it gave her.
I think about times like these and am blown away knowing how much Shelby has learned, is learning, and will learn throughout this first year...this next week...in 5 years. If "knowledge is power" are we, as adults, learning as much as we can? Are we still intrigued by new feelings, different situations, and the things we see? Scientists have proven that humans use so little of their brains and that the potential for learning exists for all of us. At the same time, we, scientists and just about everybody else, realize that we are not reaching this untapped potential. I can only wonder, in awe and fear, what else I can learn and experience.
I hope that as adults we aren't afraid, too lazy, too self absorbed, to miss out on just even a fraction of what we have no idea exists.
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Okay you are deep - im gonna love your blog! Good Job new Daddy! Keep making me think and learn!
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whit
Wow! That is way deep. Thanks for actually making me think. I look forward to seeing more posts and some pics too! Maybe I should start a blog. I don't think anyone would read it though - we lead such a boring life. I don't think anyone cares about your life until you have little ones!
Love you all,
Christine
Ummm, since when did my twin brother become an intellectual with deep thoughts and feelings?? I guess fatherhood really has changed you!! :) Good job Bubba - I enjoyed the thought-provoking blog and look forward to the next. Peace and holla.
This is amazing writing Justin. I am so happy to see how involved you are as a father - you observe, you are interested, you take pride. I knew you would be a great dad! I love your insight - keep sharing your thoughts and I know you will inspire others. We should all be learning on a daily basis. It is so easy as adults, when "life" and responsibility, bills and mortgage payments start becoming a reality, to tune out and turn off. Think how long each of us spent in school learning (hopefully!). It is a challenge well worth the effort to stay curious about the wider world around us.
Justin, your words of wisdom make me proud of who you've come to be. Your thoughts took me back 25 years and a few months when you really began to explore your life in the world. You dad and I, too, wondered many times what you were thinking before you were able to express yourself verbally. In many ways, you taught us. It's good to see the big picture evolve from a little sketch. Don't take anything for granted!
Continue sharing with all of us!
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