My "Job"

Aaron told me last night that I have the best job in the world. I could not agree more.

I get to play on the floor.

I get to laugh and giggle and tickle.

I get to ask, "Where's mama's nose?"

I get to see her point her little finger to my nose...or flinch when she pinches it instead.

I get to watch her turn on the turbo speed crawl.

I get to see her turn on the turbo speed walk while she holds onto the furniture.

I get to walk with her as she holds onto my finger.

I get to hold her.

I get to kiss her.

I get to hug her.

I get to cuddle with her.

I get to snuggle with her.

I get to watch her kiss Fletcher through the window.

I get to watch her wave at Fletcher oodles of times each day.

I get to chase her down the hall.

I get to catch her and together we squeal with delight.

I get to clean up the disasters and messes that she leaves behind her.

I get to fix her sippy cups of water.

I get to wipe up water after she dumps her sippy cups.

I get to see her explore her world.

I get to see her learn and discover and experience every day.

I get to learn and discover and experience right beside her.

I get to watch in amazement as she stands by herself longer every day.

I get to listen to her jabber and babble.

I get to laugh at her new tongue tricks.

I get to cook and clean with her hanging onto my leg.

I get to read to her.

I get to stick my finger in her mouth to get out the cardboard/paper she eats.

I get to sing and dance with her.

I get to stick her feet into socks a jillion times a day.

I get to search the store for her socks that she takes off and throws.

I get to wave to her and say "hi" back to her.

I get to change dirty diapers and rub lotion on her soft body parts.

I get to laugh at her bedhead.

I get to "kiss it better" after she tumbles or smacks her head or slams her finger in a drawer.

I get to be suddenly hugged when the urge attacks her.

I get to make her baby food and try to get her to eat it.

I get to be with her and love on her and be present.

I get to be her mommy - the very best job in the world.

She is 10 months old, and she melts my heart.