I have watched this sweet boy grow and change before my very eyes over the past ten months. The first year of life is absolutely magical--so much amazing development, so much to discover and it comes and goes way, way, WAY too fast!
I know the scriptures tell us that we should be as a little child but I've wondered over the past year or so what would life be like if we could live as a little baby.
Of course there are some aspects of the baby gig I am happy I don't have to deal with, the use of diapers and general lack of control of bodily functions being at the top of the list. Also, I don't think I'd really enjoy the prospect of having half of my dinner scraped off my face and served to me a second time before I actually eat it.
But there are some parts of babyhood that would be nice to be able to hold onto.
I wouldn't mind getting two naps a day and snoozing in the car while someone else did the driving. I would also like the latitude to break down into tears when I'm exhausted and have just had enough.
I think it would be great if I could throw my arms in the air and giggle every time someone I adored entered the room. Sometimes as grown-ups we don't get to express glee as openly as we might feel it.
Imagine a world where you could use all five senses all the time to discover EVERYTHING about the world around you. ("My what a lovely wristwatch you have. I think I'll have a taste.")
And I think we could all use a few more snacks at church.
