Each Moment

I ran across this picture as I was downloading a few pics from my camera. I took it while we were taking down Christmas decorations. I remember setting this advent calendar up the Saturday after Thanksgiving, putting a Hershey Kiss in each door (not recommended - they end up tasting like wood after the second week) and counting down the days until December 1st. I wanted time to go by so I could track it; instead the advent calendar became a reminder of how quickly time flies.

It's a good lesson for me. I tend to think ahead too much, even with Avery. I can't wait until she starts walking and talking - I even think about what her school years are going to be like. And, unfortunately, the thought has crossed my mind, "Who will she marry?" But I have to remind myself this baby stage is so short. I should enjoy every bit of it. So I'm not going to plan ahead this time. I'm going to stand over her crib and watch her sleep. I think I'll get down on the floor and hang with my girl during tummy time. And I'll be sure to let her sit on my lap for just a few extra minutes and sing one more song or read one more book, because these times on my lap will not last forever.

Hope you all enjoy your day...every minute of it.