Just when I think I'm falling apart, I fall in love

Today, my world felt like it was crumbling in. The whole day all I wanted to do was crawl in to a corner. And cry. I didn't crawl in to a corner, but I definitely had a good cry.

But then, I picked her up, and everything is right again with the world.

My sweet girl, she's so little, yet she's already saving my ass.

01-06-11 / 006.365, originally uploaded by gealouxy.

So what if it's loud so long as it brings a smile to her face

For The Kid's birthday, we got her a drum set, among other things. Everyone said, "bad Idea - you'll regret it". But, if you've been there when she first held her drum sticks, the first time she hit those drums, you would have seen the biggest, most beautiful smile. Then you'd know it's worth it.

It's bonus that The Guy plays with it, too. And, when he does, The Kid goes crazy, dancing all over the place.

It's the best scene ever.

01-05-11 / 005.365, originally uploaded by gealouxy.