IYTO 2

If you're having a bad day, pull out the digital camera. She loves to see close up pictures of her ears, her feet, her knee. And she is crazy about making movies of herself. It burns time, it's easy, and it will put both of you in a better mood every time.

While I'm on the subject, for your own sake, take lots of movies, even 30 second clips. Pictures are great, but there's nothing like seeing that little smile or hearing her voice again once she's older.

IYTO 1

Blow dry her hair. Her hair responds so well to blow drying, and she loves having it blow dried. And she sits still. This may be your only chance all day to run your hands through her hair and listen to her.

If You're The One Who Watches Her Grow Up

I've thought this way since she was born. Maybe I'm morbid. Maybe I've seen too many people's dreams end. But if I didn't get to watch her grow up, there are things I'd want the Other One to know. So now I'm writing them down. My "IYTO" points. Funny thing is, they help me see my own priorties more clearly.