I need to remember...

This week I need to remember...

That even though the days sometimes feel like they drag on forever, the weeks and months pass by quickly.

That Nicholas is changing daily before my eyes, and if I don't pay attention, I will miss it.

I need to remember his smiles when he attempts something new and achieves it.

The giggles he gives when he realises he is standing.

His concentration when he finds a toy or book that appeals to him.

His ability to grab my attention, especially when holding him, by putting his face in front of mine and making eye contact when I am busy talking to others or doing something else.

These things will pass too quickly.

I need to remember...

This week I need to remember how much joy Nicholas finds in music.

The way he bops along when we sing nursery rhymes or made up ditties to him.

The concentration on his face when he bangs his drum or xylophone.

That he even attempted crawling up the piano leg so as to get to the piano, even though he isn't nearly tall enough to reach the keys himself.

I love the crazy look in his eye in this photo...pure happiness!

I need to remember...

I need to remember... is a weekly time to reflect on the past happenings of the week. I discovered it on a blog I have been reading recently called Picklebums and just loved the concept. So I have decided to join in the fun of remembering and reflecting on the past week every Friday.

Here is my first reflection (I hope it's OK?):

I need to remember the sick baby. The one who cries for his mum during the night.

I need to remember to be patient, to give him extra cuddles and the extra love he needs during this time.

I need to remember that he can't tell me in words what's wrong, and that sometimes it can take a while to figure it out.

I need to remember that the sleepless nights and days won't last forever. That when he comes out the other side his eyes will be brighter, he will give me cute little cheeky smiles again, and will laugh often.