In which my heart breaks into a million tiny pieces

Last night I was sitting on the couch with babygirl. I hugged her, kissed her round soft little cheek, and said "I love you, babygirl."

She says back, clear as day, "Love you."

Hubby and I looked at each other, stunned. Then tears started pouring out of my eyes.

I felt like that the first time she said Mama, too.

My sweet beautiful smart little baby girl loves me. I know this, because she told me.

Love you too, sweetheart. Yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever.