Joy...

A short entry today...

There is nothing like watching my dear daughter experience pure joy. We went to our mommy & me music class yesterday, and for the first time she really let loose rather than her usual lingering outside the circle's perimeter. She's been a bit hesitant and shy (her usual) at music class, but this week she sashayed in like she owned the place. Class began and she sang every word, marched in the circle (without clinging to my leg), and beat her drum like she was in a 1980s hair band. She danced when everyone else was still sitting, banged her shakers on the floor with passion, and smiled from ear to ear.

Pure joy for her -- and me.