What the vuck?

Yep. My daughter's fourth word sounds a lot like the f-bomb. A few times we have been taken back because it sounded like an "f" instead of a "v". Laughter, good times.

Enjoying some breakfast while sitting outside this morning.
She was talking up a storm - a few "vucks" made their way into the conversation.

Life is moving full steam ahead. Thank you God for another day. Family is terribly important. Whether it's the family we are born/adopted into, or those we choose to be our family later in life. I believe in both, am blessed by both. To see my own dad well up with tears and laughter as my daughter is amusing him with her presence moves my heart. I remember him as a hard worker, beyond long hours serving our family as best he could. Not a lot of play or down time but very well provided for. I see that now with my daughter and him. I know he cherishes it and I see her loving his being amused by her. She squinches up her little nose and eyes and smiles with giggles. Tears in my eyes too. So lovely. Grandma is not to be forgotten either. The tenderness with which she cares for O, talks to her and makes her laugh make my heart bubble over. A glimpse of heaven today as we were leaving Grandma and Pepere's house. O grabbed my hand and Grandma's hand and we took a few steps connected. Grandmemere made a lasting impression today as well - O is her 10th great grandchild but the only one in state. She is an avid card player and O joined her in that today. 52 card pick up was the game of choice, Grandmemere just laughed her hearty laugh. O explored the room in the assisted living space. She found the tiny statue of Jesus and gave Him besos (kisses) and snuggled him, passed him around for us to do the same. Grateful He has a place in her heart already.

Parmesan crusted chicken, sauteed asparagus and jasmine rice for dinner tonight. Trying new recipes and working up to a few nights of planned ahead meals. Good feelings, great meals. Think I'll try a goal of one baked treat a week. Morning Glory muffins were this week's pleasure. All three of us loved them. 

I got some time alone tonight. Thank you DH for supporting me. Thank you for researching for me too on the new technology item I am looking for. You are my expert for knowing the difference between Android, 4G, Smartphones, etc. I do not have this wisdom. In this time alone - I searched for a dress for a family member's wedding this weekend. Whew. Some of the dresses I tried on were too big. I found one that works - A-line dresses work best on this set 'o hips. I also made some phone calls that needed to be made, enjoyed a tasty frosty coffee drink that had 0 calories. If I type that, it must be true right? My hips and I thought it was delish. 

A few things I am in love with today (other than the obvious, Lord, DH, O etc. . . )
parchment paper
asparagus
the word "vuck"
our new diaper bag - really more of a side-worn napsack. Thank you Eddie Bauer
Buy Buy Baby - vucking huge store!
my emerald green toenail polish
my hair - never thought I'd say that! Good product, good weather = great hair day!
vitamin c