Darling Baby

My darling baby ate strips of bread and green beans by herself tonight. She picked them up and they (for the most part) found their way into her mouth. Elated? She was. In awe? I am.

I keep thinking about my maternal grandma, Anna Smith (pictured, doesn't Ila look a bit like her?). She had 12 children. I wonder what kind of person you would be if you experienced the sweetness of discovery that a new life shares with you 12 times. I only met my grandma in person twice as she lived in Missouri, but from all reports she was a sweet and loving mama. If only my life were long enough to experience this beauty 12 times! Savor I must.