Memories

I know I had a happy childhood. No major traumas or loses to speak of. Lots of good times and special events. But my memory has been so bad lately. I don't know if it is stress or just the way my brain works. I seem to only remember good times when they are connected to a photograph. I have to take the time to think harder, but I have no problem remembering embarassing or painful moments without the help of a photograph.

The past is the past, and if I can't remember every little thing, well that is fine. But I don't want to forget the little sweet things that happen now. Especially when Ruby is concerned. I don't want every memory have to be connected to a photograph to remember it. So here are the little things that Ruby did today that made me happy.

• Ruby pointed to the fish in her storybook and said, "fish"
• Ruby finished her bottle and looked at me and said, "moooore plez"
• Ruby saw that her highchair was wet and said, "wet"

Three little moments that I would not remember 10 years from now. But they make me so happy now. I hope to remember all of the good times, and forget about the bad times. That is what I would like.