Week 46-March 2-March 8-Hey baby! Now you have begun to repeat what Papa and I say to you. If we say, "DA", you do too. If we say "Bye, Bye", you say "BA BA". It is incredible. Once a month on Mondays, I go to an evening class from 7:30 to about 9:30. Papa comes home early from work to stay with you. Unfortunately (for Papa), at this point in time, I am the only one who can put you to sleep so when I came home at ten at night, you were happily chattering away, playing in your play area and Papa was sprawled out on the couch, ready to pass out! I could not believe you were up so late. As soon as you saw me, you came crawling over for hugs and kisses. A few minutes later, you were out like a light, snuggled in bed. I suppose you were just waiting for me. I find it quite flattering. You make me feel important.

When I ask you questions, or tell you things, you understand. When I ask, "May I have a kiss?", you will give me a big, open mouth droolly kiss on my face. It is fantastic! If I say, "Come here", you come. At night, sometimes I have to roll over you so you can nurse on a different side, I say, "Let's switch sides" and you wait patiently for me to move. If I move without saying anything, you holler at me, so I know that you understand what I am saying. You also comprehend when I ask you if you want to drink water, or nurse. You are definitely the smartest girl around! I love you, my heart and soul!