Grow up strong my love, just not too fast

Again, I'm probably stating the obvious but bear with me. After all, this is the first time I experience these new feelings as a dad. For the past 23 weeks we have been hearing from everyone (friends, family, strangers at the grocery store, literally EVERYONE) to enjoy our baby because "... they grow too fast".

Today I started feeling exactly what everyone had warned us about all this time. Our little baby is growing up too fast. A little over 23 weeks ago she took her first breath of fresh air. Today she ate her first solid food. There's no going back, and I am now a little worried we will miss some of these amazing stages.

On the other hand, I think of my parents and their generation that didn't have digital cameras, smartphones, internet or skype. They managed to record a few memories of us in polaroids and 8mm film. We grew old and they probably felt the same way I am feeling today. I am so happy for modern technology that allows us to take thousands of pictures of our lives and document/share it with our loved ones even if they are literally on the other side of the planet.

So this evening as I finish writing this blog, I will be able to share with Lucia's grandparents, aunts, uncles and even her great-grandmother her first experience eating solids. My baby girl is growing up and I am looking forward to enjoying a lifetime with her. She is part of our family now and it is now three of us that will continue making memories for the years to come.

Glenda (Belinda's mom) came to visit us for a few days and we are thrilled that she's here. She baby sat for us on Friday and Belinda and I were able to go on our second date since Lucia was born. We are praying really hard for her to be able to move to Portland and be closer to us. We miss our family and having her around will be a huge change in our lives.




I cannot wait for Lucia to wake up in the morning so that I can hold her and squeeze her like I do every day. For now, I will take a moment to remember the best 23 weeks of my life and to thank our Heavenly Father for giving us the privilege of choosing us to be Lucia's parents.