Things I'll Miss--Easy Smiles

So about seven weeks ago, before Chica's big bday, I posted about "Things I'll Miss" as she ages. Of course, at the time, I intended to post a handful of tidbits in succession, but then the days got busy, other interesting and totally random happenings took precedent, and the idea sat on the back burner.

But, tonight...I give you another installment!

One MAJOR thing I'll miss as Chica ages: her easy, bubbly, infectious, oh-so-joyful smiles. Over the teeniest, tiniest of things.

For example: today, she toddled up behind me upstairs in the playroom, and I pretended like I didn't feel her there at my back. Then after a few seconds, I whipped my head around and gave her a huge grin, and she went NUTS. I mean, belly laughing, shrieking, smiles-a-mile-wide nuts. So we kept doing it over and over and over until I finally had to pull her into my lap and snuggle her so my heart didn't burst.

















































It was the best. Ever.

And yes, I know it might last for some time to come, but I'm pretty sure I won't get that reaction out of her as a teenager.

Or who knows? Maybe I will.

Either way...for the time being, I'm gonna count my blessings, and enjoy these tiny but monumental moments before they pass.

Happy Tuesday, peeps!