Happy Baby

I think we have ourselves a little girl with a pretty happy disposition. Sure, she can get grunty and fuss. She cries when she's tired or when it seems the day has gotten too long without her mother around. Mostly, however, she's generous with her little smiles and toothless grins.

Tonight she went along to the tax guy's to see about our return. She did take a substantial am nap at Sally's, but had taken none in the afternoon. It was clear she was pretty tired, but that didn't keep her from grinning most of the appointment. She was likewise smiley at bedtime.

Lisa said she thought that Anna was a brave soul to come out into the world. She certainly forces us to reexamine just what's important and how little we should need to be content. If she can grab it and stuff it in her mouth, she's pretty pleased.

Lately she seems to hug us and sometimes she'll plant one on us. Sometimes that kiss turns into sucking on our cheekbone. She did that to me during our appointment this evening, and when I got a look at the single-minded determination in her eyes, I couldn't help but laugh.

It was a little cold when we heard about the dependent deductions we have coming. Then again, it was also disheartening when I saw how much diapers, wipes, and changing pads came to at Target today.

As hard as her day to day care and well-being has been over the past 6 months, it will likely be harder to teach her about what really counts and to allow her to learn for herself, too.