The Last Link

I never thought I would be sad when the raisin in Olivia's belly button finally dried all the way and fell off, but I really was! This little nubbin was the only link to my baby for nine months, and now that it is gone, she is her own little person. Yes, she does rely solely on us for everything that she needs, but one day soon, she will be helping herself. I have watched her change so much in three weeks that I can already be a little bit sad that she doesn't need me as often as she did when we first got home. It's lame I know, but it makes me sad none the less.

With the nubbin gone, we were able to get a real bath. She still doesn't like it.