I know I can’t. The days are so long, but the months and years are flying by. You look back at your little baby with all of those delicious rolls, and can’t imagine that they were ever that tiny. Where did the time go? All you have of them now is this photograph, and memories that become more faded with every passing year.

They can’t get enough of you telling them about when they were born, or scrolling through the videos on your phone and finding themselves covered in spaghetti sauce, laughing hysterically for seemingly no reason other than because laughing just feels good. These photos are not just for you, they’re for them too. For them to know how much you have always loved and cherished them.

For their own children to admire when you are old and grey, and want to see what their parents looked like when they were little. An irreplaceable heirloom to be passed from generation to generation. Because you can never create this exact magic again. They will never be this little again.

A moment in time. A fading memory. The most precious piece of you. Living forever. Now imagine your child finding this photograph and being absolutely mesmerized with themselves! They’re delighted to hear another story about themselves as they gaze intently at you smooshing their little cheeks with kisses.