Because we can see how much we’ve changed . . . and how much we haven’t.

12 October, 2006
At the old house, David liked taking advantages of the boxes we kept around the house in preparation for our move. I miss the porch and the opportunities for play and rest it provided us all.

Back then, C&D just said “Boo!” Now they say, “I see you!”

15 October, 2006
I also appreciated the fact that its concrete floor and drain meant I could hose down the floor, walls, and little people when play got a little . . . messy.

Back then, Carmen painted her face. Now she paints her face, arms and fingers. Sometimes she makes hand- and arm-prints on the paper. Sometimes she just makes a mess, and sometimes she just paints.

22 November, 2006
Mommy taught us how to eat soup with a spoon. And after watching her, now we also know how to just chug it down when the spoon just isn’t fast enough.

Sorry, Grandma, for the not-so-stellar table manners. (Way to go, kid!)