Remember this.

Lately Lucy has become very exploratory and interested in everything. She's just like a sponge-focusing and soaking in everything she can. My favorite thing she's learned is to reach out for me. She'll reach for me when someone is holding her and she always wants to touch mama and daddy's face.

One of my favorite moments of our day is when she first wakes up and my face is the first she focuses on. She gently reaches her little hands up to my face, tracing it with her fingers and studying my every inch. When she seems satisfied she'll gently pat my cheek with one hand. This will last for a minute or two and then she is flailing her arms and legs and wanting to play. But it's that minute or two of sleepiness before that I just love so much and I treasure that every morning. These are the moments that keep me going. I always want to remember this.