In the beginning

You know, in the beginning with Jane, I was so watchful for any new thing, waiting with bated breath. It seems like they didn't happen very often. Or maybe it's just that now new things happen all the time. Jane has started putting her hand up to her mouth to blow kisses as well as wave bye bye. It's very clear to us that she understands a lot. When Eric leaves in the morning to go exercise while Jane is eating breakfast, she gets sad, fusses a bit, and than waves, AFTER he's left. She will tell us what the monkey says, what the doggy says, and sometimes even a snake (thank you Spot!) When I was reading that very book to her before her nap this morning, she shut it early and said "ah don!" She was really tired and wanted to skip the story and go straight to the song. It's just so amazing how quickly these little creatures grow. Their minds, their understanding, their abilities, it's exponential. If only we could maintain that kind of growth throughout life! She's pretty fantastic, that girl of mine. I love being her mother.

Now, THERE is motivation to finish this darned MA, so I can spend more time with her! I miss my girl!