This is what David does when I tell him to smile. He makes the funny smile and I tell him that's not a smile and he puts his hands to check his face and he tells me that's happy look. It makes me laugh and laugh.

Mom's last day today. She's leaving tonight for Turkey. It's been a productive and useful but short visit. We ran a lot of errands. She took care of David while we were in the hospital and helped me out in so many ways. I'm always sad when she leaves but I feel like this particular trip we accomplished so much that I feel less regretful than usual. Thank you so much for everything, Mom. I love you.

Here's Nathaniel. So alert and so sweet.



Happy May!