Day in the Life - 18 Month Story

I treasure. I let moments, memories, and tastes create indelible grooves in my soul. That sounds cheesy; but I find myself closing my eyes and and putting in my mental treasure box the sounds, feelings and tastes of a moment. Maybe its the bite of the BEST chocolate chip cookie ever. Looking out the window on Gwendola on my 8th birthday. The way my infant's cheek felt on my shoulder. The way I felt when Stephen hugged me for the first time (at the altar I might add.) I can go back and remember specific moments that I've put in my treasure box, and I thank the Lord OOOOOOFFFTEN for the gift of memory.

Before we are blessed with the arrival of Joel Benjamin in a few days, I wanted to create tangible memories for Caleb. Memories of these last days of just us. The quiet or silly-loud happy times of him and me. He won't remember life without Joel, so I did my first "Day in the Life" photography project attempting to document special things in our routine day.

Dearest Caleb, I missed some pictures. I missed an ice party, an absolute tickle fest on the bed, our HILARIOUS mid-morning giggle session. I missed the picture where I wiped your tear, when you asked to smell my coffee, and so many more sweet moments. Dear Son, I have treasured every day with you, and walking forward I will treasure every day with you AND your miraculously-God-given brother. Thank you for being my sweetest first born; I can't wait to see what a wonderful big brother you will be. 

Much Love Always, 

your Mommy.