She's growing up quick

Heather tells me that Anne is picking out books that she wants read to her, via her "eh eh" signal. It is amazing to me that Anne is learning to communicate so quickly, even if only very rudimentary. I am also told that Anne is sometimes "naughty", which I guess comes with the territory. The burden of responsible parenting rests upon me, and that lingering phrase "spare the rod, spoil the child" does not make it any easier. My heart swells with anticipation when I think about who Anne will be, and what she will grow into.