They say time speeds up once you have a baby and that has been undeniably true for me. Sure, the days can be long. Sometimes it can feel so repetitive it’s almost like watching the same movie over and over, but then the calendar ticks over to the 24th and I realize Greta is one month older. It goes by too fast. My heart aches when I realize her days of being a baby are coming to an end.

The most important thing motherhood has taught me is to slow down and to be present. Watching her discover something as simple as a raindrop landing on her forehead is so magical. She is endlessly amazed by the world and I am so surprised by how complete I feel watching her grow and become her own little self.