Write 31 Days: notice

Squawking and squealing and "talking". 
Laughing and rolling and whining.
Drooling and chewing and thumb-sucking.


Dark blue eyes. Or are they grey?
Soft blonde fuzz. Or is it brown? 
Copy-cat faces. Or was it an accident?


Grabbing and holding.
Careful balance.
Writhing in joy.


Notice me, mamma. 


I see you, baby.


And my heart is bursting with love for you. 

More than you will ever know.


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