Remembering to Breathe

This week has been a long one of both ups and downs.  V has had her share of temper tantrums but also some cuddling and rocking.  She is finally starting to find her way around and becoming more comfortable with us.  Language is developing rapidly and she can now easily tell us which parent (mommy or Poppy) that she wants help with.  She is picking out her own clothes and starting to help out with chores.  I think we are all starting to adjust a bit to the 4th member of our family and it is starting to not feel like we have a visitor.  It is definitely going to take time as we both need to remember to give ourselves space, to cut some slack when something is lost in translation and remember to enjoy the small moments when she lets down her guard enough to be loved.