Adoring Eddie

At some point every day, Kolya and I will comment on what a good kid Eddie is. He's gentle and inquisitive, attuned to his family and world, even patient and grounded--for a two year old. He loves snuggling and reading more than just about anything else. (He also loves Lego, food, and 'going to the city'. And he's been talking a lot lately about swings and going to the beach.) He's been acutely aware of my general malaise and exhaustion lately and has become absolutely adoring. He'll reach for my face, coo, "Mammaaaaaa, Maaammaaa." He'll rub my cheek, puckering his lips, and say, "Nice Mamma!" He clings and crawls all over me a lot, but he often knows when to give me space. He seems a little concerned for me, but patient. Some days I simply cannot sit upright or keep my eyes open. Eddie dotes and brings my water bottle. It's just that, he's such a good kid!