It's about 17 brands of confusing that I somehow have one daughter who is an introvert and one who is an extrovert. Aren't I supposed to have two introverts? I mean, Alexis is MY PEOPLE. The kid will happily sit and read for hours on end and absolutely recharges with alone time.
I realize it's confusing that she's all in on dance and cheer and looooves performing on stage. Trust me, she's definitely an introvert even though she will happily put on a performance. I'm the exact same way. I just don't like glitter and pom poms in the same way.
AND THEN THERE'S MILA.
Mila is also my people, but with a beautiful, energetic twist. When she's old enough, she is absolutely going to be my wing man. I'll be quick to volunteer her services to talk to strangers at every possible turn and she's going to be 100% on board with it. That girl will talk to anyone at any time and she'll probably talk to them ALL THE TIME.
She talks a lot.
A lot, a lot.
Recently she is taking her repressed extrovertedness (Thanks, COVID) out on the people who see her 24 hours per day 7 days per week. She can't have lengthy conversations with strangers, but she can have conversations with herself and she can force the rest of us to be witnesses.
When I say she has conversations with herself, I mean it. She pretends to be both sides of the exchange, with altered voice and all. It never ends. If Mila's eyes are open, so is her mouth.
Which, it's fine. She's still little enough to be adorable and often you get to listen to a hilarious conversation.
Yesterday she had a conversation with herself about how VERY cute her outfit was. As in, she was all, "Mila, that is SUCH a cute outfit. You look amazing today." and other Mila replied, "Why, thank you! My mom bought it for me. Isn't the unicorn just so perfect?" in reference to the unicorn printed on her shirt. This whole thing went on for several minutes and MAY WE ALL HAVE MILA'S SELF-CONFIDENCE OMG.
After listening to this whole thing, I spoke up. "Mila, you are A LOT."
Mila replied, "That is the nicest compliment! Thank you so much!"
I'll say it again - be more like Mila.
