It is so true what is said about not blinking or you will miss much. One night as I was putting on your pajamas, you got the giggles. All Daddy and I had to do was look at you and you would burst into a fit of laughter. I found myself staring at you, burning the image in my mind. Drinking in the shape of your little mouth spread wide in laughter, the shade of your pink lips, the glisten of your eyes, your little round cheeks shaking, and that sound. It was one of the most joyous sounds I had ever heard - the sound of a happy baby. One that knows she is loved and secure. It was then that your daddy made the comment about loving to have the moment captured on dvd. And yet, even without the dvd, I will always remember holding your hands while you stood on your changing table in your little footie pajamas looking lovingly at us - so proud of yourself, the sound of your beautiful laughter. Yes, I will remember it more clearly than if it were burned onto a thousand dvd's. This laughter that was meant for only us is more precious because my memory carries it always, and it is memories like this that are close to my heart.
I find myself more and more often stopping to quietly watch you because time is passing too quickly. In the 7 months since you were born, you have gone from a tiny helpless newborn to my inquisitive daughter who is funny, charming, and loving. Every moment is precious, and I am desperately trying to soak it all in.
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