oh, how he loves me

some time during the pregnancy, mr. pike and i had a conversation about postpartum depression. while we were talking, i had an idea that would keep me happy after baby girl was born. would mr. pike grow a mustache for me?

he agreed. and after baby girl was born, the stache growing began -- slowly but surely.

so my anti-depression idea has worked! on several occasions, i have burst into laughter while mr. pike and i have been talking. i can't help but smile every time i see him.

mr. pike had mentioned this plan to his co-workers before baby girl was born, and when he returned to the office this week, they were pleased to see him keep his promise. when mr. pike came home from work today, he said, "i think it might be time to shave the mustache."

"it's only been a week - i was hoping that you'd keep it a little longer."

"well, i was meeting with my boss today, and during our conversation, he starts laughing. i ask him why, and he says, 'it's your mustache.'"

i told my dear husband he's providing a valuable service to all of us -- keeping everyone out of depression. while he asked that i don't post a pic, i'm sure many of you can only imagine.

here's a shot of baby girl on her first week birthday.