teeth, finally!

that's right, brooklin has finally got some teeth coming in. i've been thinking that she has got to be teething because she has been really not herself lately (not wanting to go down for naps, really ornery, and extremely clingy). i've been checking her gums for the past two weeks, and then yesterday morning i hit the jackpot. her two bottom front teeth are coming in at the same time. i was so excited and it was kinda funny because i felt really proud of her, not like she really chose to do this herself, but i just felt like she's really becoming a big girl. a week ago when i took her to the ped. he said that 2/3 of babies usually have their first tooth by now, so brooklin was in the 1/3 that was still waiting to join the club. and now she finally has. while i'm really excited for her, it also makes me realize even more that she's growing up. she's come to another milestone. how many more do we have left??? i know she has a lot more to come, but every one is so precious and i'm learning to savor the moment and not wish that the next one will come so quickly (i'm not saying that i want her to fall behind or anything. you know what i mean.). nothing has ever brought me such a sense of joy and purpose as motherhood has. although i am still learning as i go, i feel like i was truly meant to be a mommy.