loving today

colette fits into the six-nine months clothes now. this makes me very sad. i knew she would grow (they all have that nasty habit) but really girl, did it have to be so quick?

i know there is so much to look forward to. i also know that growing up involves a lot of hurt on both sides. i know that soon she'll be too big to hold in my arms, dancing to "my girl". soon we'll fight and go long stretches of time without each other's company.

but luckily that isn't today. today i can pour as much love as i can into this girl. knowing that she's going to protest my kisses one day only makes today's even more precious.