A New & Exciting First

Lucia was cooking up some plastic hot dogs and fries last night in the little play kitchen she got for her 2nd birthday (Halloween), when we all stopped and realized she was counting to ten. It was soooo exciting! I couldn't believe my ears. Its the firsts that get me; the first time she took a step, the first time she really laughed, the first time she sang a tune, the first time she said mommy and daddy...it is like a big breath of satisfaction for me today. My little girl is learning to count, and say her alphabet (only to G so far). They grow up so fast. I feel like I scaled a mountain yesterday and I can't stop smiling. I asked her this morning to do it again and she did. It is going to be a beautiful day today rain or shine! I'm happy to say, too, that my good friend Nikki just came into town last night from Minnesota and was there to share it with us. What a perfect moment.