My husband said something to me months ago that has really stuck with me. In fact, I think of it quite often. He told me, "Sometimes, you need to just enjoy the moment for yourself," ...or something to that extent. I don't remember what exactly it was prefaced by, but that is the one bit that really branded itself in my memory. I had been telling him about something adorable that our daughter had done that I so wished I could have captured on film. There are so many moments like that! Actually, I think it's one of those right-of-passage parts of parenthood to be following your child around with a camera, hoping that you can catch every special moment with a picture or video. I was distressed about not being able to catch all the moments, like when she's sleeping and I know the flash of a camera would wake her up or running to grab the camera just to get back a moment too late. My husband being the voice of reason had told me to stop stressing and simply enjoy the moment. Now, whenever I think "Oooh that would be such a good picture!", but know it's not possible for whatever reason, I think of my hubby's words and stop...and savor the moment :) I might not be able to share that moment, but at least I have it for myself. Those are the moments, and memories, that years from now I will still cherish.
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