i am sitting here in my quiet house with a tiny baby on my lap. his bright eyes are so alert and full of wonder. his little chin quivers and his hands wave around his face. when we nurse he makes pleased grunts, and his eyes half shut. i marvel at his tiny hands and toes, and at the perfection of his ears. his head is warm and fuzzy and has that smell i can't get enough of.

i've fallen in love again.