I would have stopped it in February 2003. Lil' C was 3.5 months old. At 14lbs. & 1.4oz , he was no longer a delicate newborn but a blossoming little baby. He had just discovered his toes and taken his first real bath. He was already giggling and really recognizing who we were. We loved watching him sleep with his legs and arms spread out like a little frog. In the months ahead, Lil' C would learn to roll on his back, laugh, crawl, sit up, and begin eating cereal. Many more milestones to look forward to.
As each year goes by and I watch Lil' C gets older, I experience a new level of freedom as does he. I'm so proud to see him develop into his own little person... Happy, independent, smart, curious, funny, and an incredible negotiator. We have watched Lil' C go through some amazing changes yet none were as pronounced as in that first year.
So if given the opportunity, I wouldn't exactly freeze time but relive that first year starting with Lil' C' 3rd month. For me, that first year flew by in the blink of an eye. So to relive it would be a priceless gift.
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What beautiful pictures of Lil C. He has always been a cutie pie.
Posted by: Mom | 15 October 2006 at 16:28
Those are beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Alison | 15 October 2006 at 17:03
The perspective and quality of these photos is amazing and precious.
The first year is remarkable, but I must admit I have never wanted to go back!
Posted by: V-Grrrl | 15 October 2006 at 20:23
I love the photos -- he is so precious!!!
Posted by: bonnie | 15 October 2006 at 21:31
Priceless photos. Lovely words and wishes. Obviously created by someone who loves the child enormously.
Posted by: Jerri | 15 October 2006 at 23:50
I was just wishing that about my grandson :) Amazing pictures!
Posted by: Tammy | 16 October 2006 at 01:53
What cute pics! Oh, how well I know that feeling. I still find myself savoring every minute. Seems as though, it was just yesterday I was bringing him home from the hospital, now he tells me, "I gotcha!"
Posted by: Shelliza | 16 October 2006 at 02:32
What a beautiful little boy! I imagine you are so busy actually being a first-time mom that its hard enough to think about stopping time when it must feel like instead it is moving so quickly. What a gift you are giving to him too, having the chance to live overseas and have such different, rich experiences compared to his peers in the US. I wish all Americans could and would travel.
Posted by: Alexandra | 16 October 2006 at 03:23
Lovely posting. Amazing what these little beings make us feel.
Posted by: Stacy | 16 October 2006 at 04:08
Awesome pics!
Posted by: Sara | 16 October 2006 at 21:48
Such beautiful photos! I love the way you have captured time through photography.
Posted by: kristine | 18 October 2006 at 17:44
Ty,
You have a gift for photography. What beautiful pictures to look at on Lil C' b-day. It's not just Lil C's b-day it's your 3rd Mother anniversary. You are a wonderful mom to Lil' C and a wonderful person to all the people you love! Muaahhhh!
Posted by: GR | 19 October 2006 at 01:40