Scrapbook: Undeniably you.

If I was to give the primary reason why I scrapbook, I would say that I scrapbook the things that I want to remember (and because it's fun!). Nevertheless, when I scrapbook about Lauren, I always try to keep her feelings in mind. Once she grows old enough to read and understand what's on these pages, I hope that she doesn't feel embarrassed or weird about the thoughts that her mother puts to paper, but you never know!

Journaling reads: I admit that sometimes I wonder why you're not like other toddlers. Why you don't shower us with hugs and kisses. Why you don't take naps in your stroller. Why you won't let me put your hair in ponytails. Why you mostly prefer Daddy over me. But I'm beginning to learn that children aren't like hamburgers - they don't come made to order. And that's okay. Because sometimes when you just let the short order cook do his thing, you discover a combination that you didn't know that you loved.

(Yes, the analogy is sort of weird, but I ran with it anyway!)