A room at Mandi’s house is filled with pictures that her dad has taken throughout the years. These photos capture the natural beauty of America while highlighting some of his most memorable trips he has taken. As I looked at each of the frames, I became envious of his ability to capture such breathtaking photos and have them as keepsakes for his mini gallery. At the end of one wall he had photos of all of his grandchildren including Kaia. His care in taking these photos is the same as his other scenic pics that line the wall. There is something special about being able to capture a moment and relive it through a photograph.
I got to work from home today and spend the day with Ms. Kaia. I cherish these moments as I get the best of both worlds in spending an entire day alone with my daughter while earning a living at the same time. I am truly blessed to have that opportunity and do not take it for granted in the least. Throughout the day I began taking mental snapshots of Kaia. Her smile (3 teeth and counting) lights up a special place in my heart. I scrolled through my phone to see pics of her just being born and compared them to the little lady I have walking around my house… Simply amazing in the way she has grown in such a short time.
With her three little teeth, Kaia likes to bite me whenever we wrestle. As funny as that is, it serves a purpose in reminding me that this is not a dream and time is flying by, no pinching needed. I enjoy each moment I spend with her and am so thankful she has been entrusted to be my daughter. As I carry around these mental photos of her, I know the walls in my mind are beginning to fill up with these priceless images. I pray I never forget these moments.
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