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Well, not as many as I wanted.

Elanor is so adorable. She's trying to jump but only gets one foot off the ground. She loves cookies. Please is her new favorite word. She has quite a few new words if you can understand them. She's so friendly and affectionate. I love her so much.

I lost my temper with her the other day when she destroyed my lipstick in the car. I didn't hit her but I was more rough than I should have been. Especially when I think that she doesn't know any better. I still feel the sting of my actions when I think about her innocents and my anger. I hope I never get like that with her again. She is so precious and I always want her to see me as tender, patient and loving. I never want her to withdraw from me. Children really do make you realize your weaknesses. What an amazing lesson, if not a fun one.

However, she also brings SO much joy into my life. I've never had something that could bring a smile to my face day after day, just by thinking of her, the way she does.