Perspective.

{March 2009}

Oh my goodness, this picture makes my arms ache! And my heart, too.

Taking pictures has always been important to me. I think it's because I'm so personally affected by them. When I look back through older ones, it's like being able to relive, a little, what we've been through in the past, and it helps me celebrate the growth we've experienced since. It would be impossible to list the many triumphs Morgan has had since this picture was taken. Back then, he depended on me for almost everything. Back then, it felt exhausting. (Now I so miss that.) And oh, how tired we always were! But in a few months of time, he crawled, walked, and now he talks! He eats on his own! We sleep through the night!

I'm thankful for all of that.

And I'm thankful for the process. For the things I've learned.

The things I've realized.

Sleepless nights don't last forever.

And never was there a baby that stayed small.