Spunk

There are things I worry about as a mother. Stupid things that won't matter in 40 years... things like does she use her pacifier too much, do I let her climb into our bed too often to snuggle, am I too relaxed about the junk snacking...and then I look at her...

She's so full of life and joy. She knows what she wants and is more independent then half the kids I know her age. She's smart and she's funny.

And I remind myself... a little spunk will go a lot further in life than a little bit of following the rules.