Thankful, Baby

1) That she stopped being so excited she was mobile and could crawl that she started wanting to cuddle again.

2) That although her most favorite words are "DA DA" and "Kit TAY", she reserves saying "Mama" for when she is hurt, feels she has been wronged in some way, or doesn't feel good. It makes me melt. It also makes me realize that she sees me as her protector. And that, my dear, dear daughter, is what fiercely forces my heart to continue to keep beating.

3) She sleeps now. At least most of the time

4) She can giggle so long and so hard that I can't help but laugh with her. It is pure joy. It should be the sound that wakes up the human race every morning. There isn't a bad way to start the day when the first thing you see and hear is a baby giggle.

5) She has a raspy laugh that reminds me of a 1930's jazz singer that works in a smokey club. And that's so damn cool I can't even stand it.