So Happy Together

I know I've used that title before but it's just so darn appropriate.

I am amazed by the connection between Eric and Matilda. I'm not saying there isn't a strong connection between Eric and Sam, or Matilda and me, but Eric and Matilda have something special.

They just get each other. To this day Sam will panic if Eric tries to throw him in the air or hang him upside down. Matilda can't get enough of it. Eric throws her higher; Matilda laughs harder. There are times when I try and try to calm Matilda down and nothing works. Eric can walk into the room and smile at her and suddenly she's Smiley McGee. It goes the other way, too. No matter how tired or frustrated Eric gets he never runs out of patience with Matilda. I've seen them catch each other's eye across the room and both burst out laughing. They are both in on a joke that no one else can understand.

Shannan took this picture. I love it so much, I can hardly stand it.

I love Matilda's squishy, lit-up face. I love Eric's adorable dimples. And I love how it shows the absolute delight the two of them feel with each other.

Thank you, Shannan, for capturing this moment. I'm going to treasure this picture forever.