Jumping

by | Jul 25, 2010 | 1 comment

I’ve been waiting for Audrey to jump for a while. She tries so hard but usually her feet don’t leave the ground and she just bends her knees and bounces up and down. But just now before her nap, she was a bit hyper after the morning with grandma and grandpa. So suddenly I realize the reason she seems more hyper than ever, is because she’s actually jumping around. I tell her and she gets so excited. Though in this moment I feel your absence so greatly Dan- I also feel your presence – I feel the joy you would’ve had at this accomplishment as we looked at each other. I see you taking out your iPhone to record it and asking her to jump again. I also hear you telling her to be careful she doesn’t hit her head. We love you and miss you so much.

JAC

July 25, 2010
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  1. Yayoi

    Audrey is beautiful!

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