Last night I put Nina to bed. As usual we said a prayer, I told her I loved her and then I walked out. She is able to fall asleep on her own these days which is a very exciting development. Sometimes I hear her talking to her doll or her bear for a little while but usually fairly quickly she’s quiet. Anyway, last night a wonderfult thing happened. As I walked out she yelled out, “I love you”. I don’t know if she fully understands what this means yet but hearing your daughter tell you I love you is very lovely. Little tears welled in my eyes and I went back in to tell her I love her again. And I do. So, so much.