Goodness, she's adorable.
I love the story behind her, but it does make them gears click: I got my first spider and my first pastel, because I sooooo wanted a bumblebee. I love both of them to pieces. When Charlotte tipped the scale at 1500g I came up with all sorts of excuses for why I could not put Flea with her. I had gotten so used to being protective ...
As much passion as you are showing, I'm just wondering, if that "mother hen" instinct is going to kick in, when your little baby is a big baby.
As far as "normal" is concerned: All ball pythons are "special" to their keeper!
Congrats on this beautiful little girl!