Little Miss Thing has her sister's narrow upper body and small waist, but she still has the gorgeous chunky thighs of babyhood. She endlessly squats and stands in her daily adventures, my legs wouldn't manage that at all. She is perfect.
My Little Mate is very tall for his age, he's often mistaken for a much older child. He has a sizable noggin (full of brains you see) and as of late has become quite lean after a chunkier toddlerhood. He has very long strong legs and broad shoulders like his Dad. He is perfect.
My Big Girl is very lean indeed. She is tall for her age with a tiny waist and long limbs. It is very hard to buy clothes that fit her. She has phases where she fills out a bit, they are always followed by a growth spurt. She is like a little filly is my Big Girl. She is perfect.
My Big Boy was the chubbiest baby. His legs were like triangles for such a long time. He is incredibly strong and muscular. He is always moving, skating, riding, jumping, running. His energy is extraordinary. He is reaching an age where privacy is becoming more important to him. He is perfect.
One of these four was always well outside the 'acceptable norms' for growth as a baby.
One was spot on average.
One has always been out of synch in terms of weight / height / head circumference ratios.
One hasn't been to the health nurse enough for me to track it very accurately.
They will grow and change and their bodies may look different but I will always be amazed at how wonderful they are no matter the shape or size of them.
Do all parents feel like this? And if so, why can't we extend that wonder to ALL bodies, child or adult? Because truly, to have a working body is a blessing no matter how it looks. Bodies are beautiful.
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