She pounced from my back directly into the warm embrace of her mother, nuzzling her pudgy barrel. Can I just say that I found it mind blowing how natural it was for her to move from emotionally straining situations, back to her jovial self? As if drama was nothing but an annoyance to be swept under the rug. Her optimism superseded everything; it was mighty impressive, really. Part of me was envious of her ability to discard traumas and turn the page so quickly.