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On wednesday, while teaching a violin lesson at one of my students' homes (My teaching services are not always so convenient), Maya was downstairs surprising me with a secret photo shoot. Apparently we were also at the studio of "Captured Moments Photography."

Maya and I discovered that we are going to love Wednesdays...violin lessons all day, but with Maya there to 'help.' Hopefully they will all be as fun as this week. The mob that flocked to Maya's stroller wherever she went at school rivaled the paparazzi of Hollywood. She was so sweet and undemanding all day. We'll see how long this easy stage lasts!

Tuesday had been a difficult day for me. It was one of those days that actually felt like a week. I woke up on Wednesday morning certain that it had to be Friday...Thursday at least! I started my first day back at work for the week by crying all the way to school...after I dropped Maya off at her Grandma Corbin's.

Pathetic. I know. She was loved and spoiled all day. I just missed the feel of her in my arms and her little voice that she has been using and exploring so much lately. Her funny expressions. The way she looks at me as no one ever has before.

She's been talking. Incessantly at times. Raising her eyebrows and widening her eyes as if she wants to communicate something of great importance. She contorts her lips...forming her tiny mouth into "W" sounds. And then lowering her brow and smiling sheepishly just before she teases us with her bubbles and "Bpppp" noises. She likes to imitate my tongue when I say "La." Though she's fascinated with the way my tongue works, she can't quite make her tongue and voice cooperate.

We're a bit frightened that she may even be a sleep talker. (Not sure where she would get that??) Just before we went to bed last night, we both froze, puzzled as a loud voice yelled happily (Aaahhhh??). That was all. She never woke up.


And now, after another long day of teaching...the week is done.

Maya is sleeping. That wonderful and beautiful kind of sleep that brings her parents to her crib night after night to just stare in awe.

My hot bath awaits.
Good night.