Luff You.

Today

11:46 a.m.

Monday morning

Snuggling on the sofa, the only two people in the house. 

For the very first time. Ever. Magdalen just said these words to me as she threw her body in my lap. 

"I luff you, Mama!"

: ) 

I have waited for this moment for 3 long years. 

And it was just as sweet as I had expected. 

(I love you, too, baby girl. 

I love you more than you'll ever know. )

When I ask her if she knows how much I love her, she says "Yas!!!!" 

When I ask her how much that is, she says "Biiiiig much, Mama" and throws her hands in the air. 

I have somehow given birth to one of the cuddliest, most loving, caring and expressive children on the planet. 

I think God knew I needed her and she's teaching me so much. 

(And if you think I didn't stop and grab my phone and take these photos right when she said it, you know, to help etch this moment in my brain forever....well, then you're wrong. Because I totally did.)