Looks of Pure Joy

I am attempting to change your diaper, which is becoming more and more of a wrestling match the stronger you get.  You seem to believe that if you're laying on your back it is merely the starting position for rolling over.  I do everything I can to keep your attention elsewhere, so you will hold still...most of the time it doesn't work.  Today your eyes landed on the stuffed animals poking their heads out of a toy net hanging above your changing table.  After I was finished dressing you I stood you up and let you reach for them and your eyes were amazing.  I wish I had words to capture the preciousness I witnessed.  Your beautiful blue eyes were turned up to the line of stuffed friends smiling at you and you stared in amazement as your little hands reached for one of them.  You grabbed hold of the ears of Roo and the smile that lit your face was delightful.  Pure innocent joy.  I hope I never forget the looks of amazement that cross your face and flicker through your eyes when you see something new for the first time.