Why are elephants seem so wise? Because it looks as if every experience is etched on their face:

Why do giraffes seem so elegant yet goofy? Lumpy, bumpy heads.

Why do baby orangutans seems so playful?

Because they are, even with empty Folgers containers.

Why does the Girl seem more and more independent? Because she is. She gets her zipper going, hops with joy, then rips off the jacket and cries, “Try ‘gain!”

She’s not quite this independent, but give her some time — she’ll be there before I’m ready.

She already realizes how far away she is from baby-hood.