Ray of Sunshine

Wow...Bailey has just taken a 180 degree turn from the baby she was in her first three months. You remember - the dreaded crying days.

She is now such a little love. She smiles and giggles all the time. She is friendly, excited and happy most of the time. The few times that she isn't are directly related to food or sleep (usually, she needs one or the other). She is incredibly smart. She is funny and inquisitive. She is actually pretty easy going - she doesn't mind running errands all day and she's fine with being at day care. She's good with people. Her development is either on track or beyond.

God, she's just such a perfect child right now. I wouldn't mind freezing time and enjoying this a bit longer. I know she'll change at some point. Next week will bring a whole new version of this child that I love so much. Kelly and I are fine with that...but man, we both just love the little baby that she is now and the little girl that she is becoming.

THIS is the part of parenting that I dreamed about for years.