Crazy Love Gamble-Style

Dear Norah, It makes me laugh now to think back to before you existed at all & how I really couldn't imagine loving another child as much as I love Ava. She was the first and had filled my heart so completely, it was hard to imagine that any one could come close in comparison with the overwhelming love I felt for her.  But I didn't know YOU.  You my dear are just as heart-stealing, just as precious, just as perfectly amazing as she ever was (even more so in some moments!).  You make us laugh constantly, you are hilarious.  You drag us around the house saying "C'mon!  Watch this!!"  You are so sweet & loving, you ask for hugs & kisses and say "Thanks Mom." when I give them to you.  You run into Ava's arms each morning so excited to have her join you in your fun day.  You two play so well together (most of the time).  It's just the sweetest thing.  You are in a constant struggle with wanting to do everything yourself...

 Bathing Norah has become a problem. She's a mover and shaker, a stander-upper and a slipper and faller downer.  Little chick is dangerous in the bathtub.  I spend the whole time yelling at her, "SIT DOWN NORAH!!"  She thinks she can edge herself all over the tub and gets herself into all sorts of slippery trouble. All of a sudden it occurred to me that I could bathe her in the sink since we got a new deeper one.  It is perfect!  It is easier to keep her contained in this smaller area, uses less water and I can stand up and manage her perfectly!  She seemed pretty happy about this turn of events!  She had a nice quick bath... ...and I knew exactly when she was done.  : )