Just Stay This Little

Last night I asked Aria to try on a shirt that I wasn’t sure if it would still fit her. After she put it on and I took a good look at her, I realized my baby girl is growing so quickly. Her body is transforming into a tween. She looks a little bit like an athlete, but at the same time she’s starting to look lanky. Her doctor recently told me I need to start telling Aria about the changes that will start happening soon. All I can think of is that time is a thief and it keeps taking my baby.

The truth is, right now Aria is at such a fun age. She’s still dependent on us, but doesn’t need us to do everything for her. She still has her silly personality and she isn’t too cool for school. She likes what she likes and gives zero F’s what anyone else has to say about it.

Ear Piercing

Before the Christmas break, Aria asked to have her ears pierced. I didn’t have it done when she was a baby because I felt making any modifications to her body should be her choice when she would be ready for it. So one afternoon, we went to a local piercing shop and got it done. The process was easy, and she was so brave! To celebrate this little milestone, we went over to Claire’s and bought the earrings that inspired her to even want to get her piercings.

Basketball Night

This week Miss Aria got to meet up with her basketball team for a special event. They got to be the team of the game at the TTU Women’s basketball game. The team got to go down to the court and were presented on the jumbotron.

Afterwards, they got to go down to high-five the team as they headed to the court. I’m happy she got to interact with girls who look like her and do this sport she’s really gotten into.

It was such a fun night! I love that my kiddo has opportunities like this. Aria has so much available to her to experience, and I love that she’s fearless in taking it all in. 

She Likes What She Likes

For the past few years, she’s been into all things Asian. And of course I totally support it because she’s learning that the world is so much bigger than what she sees. I want her to always have a curiosity to see the world.

I miss her being little and I’m going to miss when she grows out of this phase, but I love that she’s growing to be a much better human than I could ever be. The world hasn’t destroyed her by telling her who she needs to be. I hope she keeps her own personality for so much longer.

The Four Steps To True Queenliness, By Noxeema Jackson

Step 1 – Let good thoughts be your sword and shield

Step 2 – Ignore adversity

Step 3 – Abide by the rules of love

Step 4 – Larger than life is just the right size