She is held and fed and given attention and playthings. She is always safe. At least one of us has never been more than a few footsteps away from the moment she was born. There is no sickness or evil in her world, no reason ever to be frightened. Every person and every animal is her friend.
Every day brings new growth and discovery, all without end or limits.
The real world will come soon enough. In the meantime, Laura's world is the place to be. In baby diplomacy, both motions are considered a sign of respect and friendship. When either the child or the parent begins to look like a Zombie, it's probably time for bed. I can hardly imagine what Annie and I did with ourselves before Laura, or why.