It was a sultry Midwestern Summer night, and KelliAnne Race was feeling a bit spry for her age. She may have been fueled by the excitement of another 1oz weight gain earlier that day, or even the pride in taking a much needed poop that had evaded her all day. Perhaps it was the chance to quiet her critics and do what many babies her age struggle to do every day. The stage was set.
KelliAnne vs. the Graco SnugRide car seat...
Her nurse woke her from a 3 hour slumber, changed her dirty diaper, and gave her one last meal before she was to approach her opponent for the first time. At 11:30PM CST KelliAnne was lifted from her crib and taken to her temporary resting spot, and one that she hopes to know well after she escapes the hospital walls. KelliAnne ain't no fool though; she knows respect is earned.
The nurse said that as she set KelliAnne in the seat she had a different look about her, as if a wave of confidence you rarely see in a baby still 5 weeks befor their actual due date will demonstrate. KelliAnne quietly tapped her chest, through a prayer to the Lord and took her seat for 90 minutes of adrenaline charged car seat time.
Then, it happened. She quickly drifted to sleep, and was resting so peacefully the nurse dared not wake her, rather they grabbed her from her seat 2.5 hours later when it was time to wake again for more delicious food. The Mighty SnugRide fell in defeat and agreed to be KelliAnne's companion during the next couple years worth of road trips to the lake.
As for KelliAnne she crossed this hurdle off her list and added this accomplishment to her impressive resume.
Remaining items on to do list:
- eat more food
- gain weight
Yeah!!! Still keeping ya'll in my prayers. So excited for Keillianne's success.
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