She makes us laugh. She makes us laugh so hard sometimes that I don’t remember how I ever lived life without this constant joy-maker in our home. She talks and laughs and shows us her ten little teeth. She crawls across the floor with such ferocity that I have to stop and watch her already developing zeal for exploration.
She throws the ball for Margot and then claps in delight when its brought back to her. The sight of her uncle, her grandma, her Mimi, her papa, her family…it brings her so much joy. She bounces and squeals as they walk up the path to our home. Her love grows and grows.
This week I’m missing my own mom and dad (who are on a much deserved 3 week vacation in France). I know Lucy misses them too. She hasn’t been sleeping as well during the day (naps have gone from 90 minutes to about 30) but night time sleep has improved. Drastically. I only wake up once a night to nurse, and I’m starting to feel, dare-I-say, well-rested.
We’ll head to Mom and Me Yoga in a few hours, where Lucy will no doubt delight (and slightly terrorize) her baby friends. I will relax in the company of other new moms and try to get at least a few good stretches in. Here’s to another beautiful week in 2014. I hope you are having a great one.