I was thinking today about what life was like before Ruby. It's becoming more of a distant memory & it's kind of strange to think there was ever a time when she wasn't here. I'm not sure what on earth we ever did without her. Well, I guess we did things like go to late night movies, or make last minute plans & there certainly was never a thought about packing house & home anytime we left. We basically did whatever we wanted & that part of our lives was really happy & fun. But this new life is even better. It requires planning & being really proficient with one hand instead of two & acting like a total idiot for a laugh. Today as Ruby & I were lying on the floor in her room surrounded by a sea of toys & books, she just looked over at me & gave me the sweetest smile & then giggled. And I felt like I was just going to burst from all the love I have for that girl. My days are filled with her smiles & laughter & incessant chatter. And lately she's thrown clapping & high fives into the mix. And as much as I want to freeze time & just keep her this way for a little longer, she just keeps getting better & better. And I'm kind of loving that she seems to think I set the sun.
