Samantha and Ella brought tears to my eyes this morning. Sam was waving my slipper around, and Ella was laying next to her on the floor, sniffing curiously. Sam kept holding out the slipper for Ella to sniff or chew on too. My slipper survived just fine. My heartstrings took a little longer, but they are also fine.

I went grocery shopping tonight, and she just charmed everyone. There were many tired, hungry people in the store, and they took one look at her and grinned. She, also tired, grinned right back. People just melt when they see her. It isn't just me she affects that way! I put her in the carraige and periodically lean over to smooch her. She grabs my hair and smooches me right back. Samantha is a very loving, lovely child.