This post is really meant to act as a historical marker.<\/p>\n
Amelia has heard, “I love you” since the day she was born. I would like to think that all children do, but I know better than that. When she was about three months old, you’d say, “Amelia. I love you!” and she would squeal in delight. Since she’s been talking both Micky and I have tried to get her to say I love you back at us, and…<\/p>\n
today it finally happened \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
I said to her, “Amelia, say I love you to daddy”, and she said, “I love you”, and then immediately was quite proud of herself. She had a big smile on her face, and I immediately bear hugged and kissie monstered her to pieces.<\/p>\n
And that’s why it’s all worth it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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