This week I had time to spend with Iris.  Jaime has a phrase that fits her to a T – “ whatever”  – not capitalized … because that would be louder than it should be stated.  Quiet – calm – serene – with peacefulness she meets whatever comes her way!

She was asleep when I came to watch her for the morning –  woke up with a small cry – just enough to be heard and, when she sees me – not her mom, looks as if to say – “Oh you’re here today – whatever”

We walk downstairs … Would you like a bottle Iris?  “Yeah- that’s cool”

What about getting dressed for the day?   “Sure – sounds good”

Want to play with your toys?  -“ok”

And so the morning went with “whatever”  …  toys  … exersaucer… cereal… teething ring … her sweet smile rewarding me whenever  she looked over as if to say – isn’t life fun??