13 years ago today I watched Lisa dress Megan for the first time. Megan was very patient with her as Lisa took her time being very careful. First the diaper (no pins!) then the funny shaped t-shirt with snaps on the bottom. An amazed nurse commented "She is being such a good baby".
Each morning when Megan woke up she would begin to talk to herself. Never crying. I would lie in bed with Lisa and listen to her sounds. Needing food and a diaper change, she was patient in getting attention.
On her first birthday Megan got a green wagon. Snow was on the ground as I pulled her around the neighborhood. We hit a small bump and Megan went backwards, landing face up in the cold snow. I took two steps backwards expecting to pick up a screaming child. Megan was silent. She was being patient with my inept wagon driving skills. A few seconds later we were making tracks in the snow once again.
When Megan hugs you she gently pats your back; she is consoling you. Her hugs have real feelings in them.
In Kindergarten Megan brought home a worksheet with a picture of a large animal. The letter Y was being learned. I thought the animal was a yak. It wasn't. It was an Ox wearing a yoke. When I couldn't think of the word 'yoke' Megan suggested we wait until Mommy comes home. "Are you saying Mommy is smarter than me?" I inquired. "Don't worry Daddy.... you're stronger" she replied. This ox laughed for a long time.
In 4th grade I watched Megan doing homework. For no reason, and without warning, she would jump up and do a cartwheel. Then sit back down to complete more homework. I was puzzeled by this action until I learned that the blood flow to the brain increases brain activity. I was learning from her, but I'am still uncapable of doing my own cartwheel.
Today I hope that Megan still has patience dealing with her parents as we are sure to make mistakes in her teenage years.
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