Our little man is 8 months old. Unbelievable! As I reflect on the past 8 months, I think about how fast it's gone by. Too fast! I was reminded how important it is to take in every minute, every milestone, every snuggle, and every smile when I read a book given to us by Grandma Jean. The book is called "Let me Hold you Longer" by Karen Kingsbury. The book is a hearwarming reminder of the precious process of growing up and the joys of watching it happen.
Here is a short excerpt:
Long ago you came to me,
a miracle of firsts:
First smiles and teeth and baby steps,
a sunbeam on the burst.
But one day you will move away
and leave to me your past,
And I will be left thinking of
a lifetime of your lasts...
The last time that I held a bottle
to your baby lips.
The last time that I lifted you
and held you on my hip.
The last night when you woke up crying,
needing to be walked.
When last you crawled up with your blanket,
wanting to be rocked.
Precious, simple moments and
bright flashes from your past.
Would I have held you longer if
I'd known they were your last?
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