AC's Week in Review

6 new fat folds: upper thighs, wrists, and of course beneath the (double!) chin. And elbow dimples. I can't help but feel proud.

First sign of mobility. She scootches around in her bassinet. I haven't seen it, but she's definitely in a different position sometimes than when I put her down. This means I can't leave her lying around places like I used to (kidding, Sam!).

First day of work. She went with me for a couple of my advising appointments. We had a serious conversation about office etiquette ahead of time, but overhearing details of American lit course offerings put her right to sleep. My students were excited to see her because I had had them in class before I got married and then when I was pregnant, life changes they apparently followed quite avidly.

First trip to Barnes and Noble. Yes, she was more interested in staring at the brown wall than the books, but it's a start.

First daylong outing requiring public feeding. Thank goodness for unattended dressing rooms is all I have to say.

First real smile. We've been getting these little comfort smiles a lot forever, but this one was really joyous: enormous bright eyes, and her mouth looked like she was laughing. It was all like sudden starshine.