Amelia

Amelia is such an awesome walker/runner/skipper, she amazes me on a daily basis! Every afternoon she gets woken from her nap, runners and a hat thrown on her and told "come on!.... let's go"! She is such a brave trooper, she climbs like a mountain goat up the grass hill (always choosing the hardest way), helps me push the stroller up the steep part of the townhouse complex, mostly keeps pace with me walking up the fire road, and then, when we finally reach the top...... look out, the race is on!

Amelia holds her own with the race to each lamp post on our way to the school. She is so much fun to watch as she races ahead then slows down just enough and does a little hop! Some days she sings a little song as she hops down along the road. Some days she just races full speed ahead to the next post and can't wait until she hears me say "on your mark... get set.... GO!". Some days, once we have raced down the hill, she just wants to come and hold my hand. The past few weeks she has seemed extra fast, I think she just wants to get far enough ahead so she can get to the salmon berries before anyone else does! Her strength and coordination is amazing for a little girl of her age. I am often surprised at some of the things she is capable of doing. I love having Amelia as part of our day, she always brings lots of enthusiasm and wonder and joy into our day.