05/29/2018
Okay, sorry...not sorry...for posting this photo! As I am going through some drawers and trying to organize my life better, I came across this pic from two years ago. Be still my heart. I cannot believe how quickly she’s grown. Oh, and I simply do not understand why any parent would have to apologize for sharing pics and snippets about their children on social media. I don’t know one mom who isn’t proud of her kids. Some keep shelf upon shelf upon shelf of homemade scrapbooks, or have boxes of all their kids’ things stored in the attic. Others carry “brag books.” In this day and age, we have an overwhelming interest in social media. Sometimes what’s going on in my life is an amazing vacation in the islands, or, perhaps, a birthday or other special event, vanilla chai lattes with a dear friend, or maybe there just aren’t words to share...and why write when a picture itself can paint a thousand words, right?! Having the privilege of devoting my life to my daughter’s growth and development has given me a tremendous purpose in my life.
Since I get to be home with her, more often than not, I’m always experiencing something related to her...a silly new word or dance, a conversation that resonated with me, her singing, her energy, her acceptance and love for me, which, in turn, spills over into a heart that is already overflowing with immeasurable love for her. Documenting those moments, experiences and feelings bring me so much joy! Right now, she’s only 3 weeks from turning 4. I still can’t wrap my head around that! It seems like yesterday she was bouncing around in that fluffy, oversized, white hat. The years will pass quickly and she will continue to evolve and change and I plan to keep documenting and sharing as often as I’m able. You see, there are already days when she rolls her eyes and says, “no more pictures today, Mom,” and I’m okay with that. But in the meantime...this is my life...this is OUR life. ❤️