Too Much Speedy Gonzales

Pardon my absence. The truth is, I'm still in shock. In shock that Lela and Cate's first birthday has come and gone. And if last year is any indication, their second birthday is right around the corner. The speed racer-ness of it all is overwhelming and makes me a little sad. Observing and being a part of their development is such a hoot, but knowing that I will never see them this way again is a little heartbreaking. Their innocence and curiosity provide me with an endless source of amazement. I wish I could bottle some of these moments so that I could relive them in 30 second snippets on a whim. My memory just isn't sufficient. I want to remember the feel of their skin, the smell of their breath, the mess of their hair, the way they stand/walk/crawl, the way they look at us when we walk into their room in the morning, or when we dance, or when they act silly with each other. More videos... maybe that will help. But I'll still be sad that these days are gone.

On the flip side, I know that every day will bring more reasons to love this journey with these two most awesome girls.