Little Drummer Girl

Last year (in 2008) when Vivian was just one year old, I bought her this simple drum set. At the time I didn't realize that she was becoming her own little drummer girl --








By that I mean that she composes her own music. She has her own style, her own personality. My Viv completely marches to the beat of her own tune.

She's my non-joiner, my mostly anti-social girl in public. At home though, she is super outgoing when people come to visit.

Viv would rather draw circles than color within a photo image. She prefers brushing her teeth over almost anything we feed her for dinner.

My little drummer girl likes to dance and spin around the room whenever the mood strikes her. Last week it was Lady Gaga that got her rump shaking.

She will absolutely not give you a hug or kiss unless she wants to and it's on her terms. Viv doesn't like to be held or picked up. You have to struggle with her to hold her hand.

When she laughs and is happy, the whole room, house and neighborhood know about it. That also goes for when she is NOT happy.

Although I named her after the talented, beautiful actress Vivien Leigh (different spelling though), I believe her name was meant to be "Vivian" since the meaning is "life" or "alive." And by gosh, my Vivian Rose Fernandez is certaintly full of life!

Even though she's not the easygoing, mellow kid I may want at times. Even though she has a mind of her own and can be very manipulative. Even though she can turn on the waterworks and whining faster than anyone or anything I've ever witnessed, I am glad that she is my daughter.  I'm proud of Vivian for the individual, growing girl that she is becoming.

She certainly is charming.  Her laugh is contagious.  And when she does show you affection, you know it's genuine and given freely.  At times, just a glance at her precious face can make you forget any little stress or worry you may have had earlier in the day.   Vivian is an incredible human being that I still cannot believe I helped create.  My gosh, just look at her!



My little drummer girl is a force to be reckoned with and I just know she has amazing things in store for all of us. I look forward to witnessing my independent, exuberant daughter enjoy this Christmas and New Years holiday season.

In 2010, I plan to be cheering for her in whatever beat she moves to or drumstick she carries.  And if she gets out of line too much, I'll just beat her over the head with that drum and stick.  I'm kidding..... mostly.