Mama comments a lot about Austen’s willfulness and temper but that’s only because Mama has a tendency to focus on the things that need work. The truth is that when Austen’s in a good mood, she’s the most cuddly, smily child Mama has ever experienced. Tonight, as Mama held her before bed, Austen smiled and cosied her head up against Mama’s arm. She also sang some of Old Macdonald for Mama — one of her current favorites. Today, Mama got several excited greetings of “Mama! Mama!” accompanied by bursting smiles.