Monday, April 24, 2006

love, and stuff

dear ella. you used to kiss everyone. you'd lean in and say "mmm" and we all knew what it meant. everyone from abby across the street who cries everytime you try to kiss her, to the custodian at kingsway mall food court. yes. you really wanted to kiss Everyone.

and sometimes, like today, when you woke up from your nap, you wanted to hug for a long time. lying your head on my shoulder. just hugging gently. warmly. and pausing, lifting your head up to look into my eyes and give me a sweet little baby kiss. then putting your head down on my shoulder again for some more hug. a mommy couldn't ask for more.

love, mama

[she's having a word explosion this week. suddenly repeating Everything. and doing it well. words she says on her own? ball. mom. no. up. bottle. baby. puppy. kitty. grandpa.]