Tag, I'm it

So, I guess I've been tagged and now I'm supposed to post a few lists of 8s. Here it goes -

8 things I'm looking forward to:
Memorial Day, Jeff has the day off
July 4th, Sofía's first birthday
our next trip
Sofía's first words
Sofía walking which will be any time soon
Harry Potter midnight opening
moving into a house
a visit from family who live out of state - you know who you are

8 things I did yesterday:
saw Miss Saigon for the first time, outstanding
cried as I discussed Miss Saigon with Jeff
cooked dinner
went for a walk in the avenues
reorganized our books
read more of Angels and Demons
changed Sofía's diaper repeatedly
cleaned out our fridge

8 things I wish I could do:
sing well
dance well
take a trip around the world
adopt a child from Bolivia
go back to school and get an advanced degree
swim like Jeff
write a screenplay
speak italian fluently

8 shows I watch:
Survivor
Amazing Race
Lost
Office
Big Bang Theory
How I Met Your Mother
24
news

8 people to tag:
Brooke
Karen
Jenn
Cory
Alyssa
Bonnie
Colleen
Carrie

Happy Mother's Day!

Most of you know that I was terrified by the idea of becoming a mother. I'll spare you from psychoanalyzing myself. Suffice it to say that a lot of those fears have been conquered. Every day I am so grateful for Sofía and what she adds to our family. I'm humbled that Jeff and I have been given the responsibility of raising her. Thankfully, we have a number of family and friends that have bombarded Sofía with love and support. To all of you thank you. It means the world to us. I believe there's a lot of truth to the concept that "it takes a village to raise a child". I've seen it take place in my life and now I'm witnessing it in Sofía's.

This is for Jeff's mom or as Sofía knows her, Nana.

She really likes to play with dolls now.

This is Sofía with my friend's two daughters. It was the first time they met.

Who are you again?

Can you guess what's in my mouth? (the little cup that holds the sacrament water) Don't worry, we took it out before she could choke on it.