The title of this post is inspired by Chloe's favourite soft toy tiger. When she was born she was given all sorts of soft toys - my favourite was a really soft, little rabbit with flowery patterned ears. For a while I took this rabbit around with us, encouraging Chloe to choose it as her special toy. But it didn't work and she has now made Tiger her no 1 teddy.
I don't think this choice has a huge significance but it does say something of Chloe's personality. She has never been the baby who is content sitting back watching the world go by or the toddler that shyly hides at the back of the group. She's the girl who runs and climbs and explores. She loves people and having conversations, even with complete strangers. She runs behind people she doesn't know in town and says 'I'm coming to get you!' She wants to be a part of everything, usually the centre of attention.
This 'tiger' personality also means she has a fierce temper and when she doesn't get what she wants, she will let you know she's not happy about it! She can be stubborn and determined, although this is often used in good ways too. I'm happy to say that although she can be 'difficult' at times, Chloe does respond well to correction and generally only warnings are needed and sometimes an opportunity to 'cool off'! She has presented issues with eating and sleeping at different times but has responded well to routines and enforced rules, showing that she is obedient and eager to please.
I don't want to go to too far with the tiger analogy as there is also a really soft side to Chloe. She is very caring and will always be the first to notice my mood - 'are you all right mummy?' She can always make me cry more if she has caught me having a tearful moment because she tries to wipe my tears away and says things like 'mummy's not grown-up today' (!) Chloe is very affectionate - weirdly calling me 'her prince' and stroking my hair. She will always be happy to see me when we've been apart and will tell everyone around that 'my mummy's back!' She also tells daddy she misses him on the phone and will run to the door for a cuddle when he gets in.
Chloe has an amazing imagination and has picked up a huge vocabulary already. She was slightly behind in physical development but has taken to talking very easily ha! She entertains herself with imaginary friends, visits to the shops/dentist/optician etc, she does pretend painting and has tea parties - all of these largely without props. Chloe loves to 'read' her books, especially the ones she knows off by heart (Charlie and Lola being the favourites). If she doesn't know a book or she is looking at one of our books with no pictures, she will make up her own story.
There is so much more I could put but i know it is impossible to sum up a personality in a post like this. I love my daughter very much and accept her just as she is, realising that God has made her unique and perfect, although not without sin like the rest of us. I thank God SO much for how faithful he has been at helping me to shape Chloe so far and I know it will be the same with the new baby. I am very excited about learning all about my new son or daughter and all the aspects of their personality too.
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