Don t let it fall by the wayside because life keeps you busy. Work on it when you can. Dates, names and places are a must when identifying pictures of Baby. As Baby develops, jot down first words, first tooth, first lost tooth, first steps, first everything. But, don t limit your writing to just firsts.
Children are beautiful, wonderful individuals.
They constantly change. Write down any words Baby mispronounces on a regular basis. It was cute then, it ll be cute when you read it 30 years later. It ll be cute for your grandkids, and their grandkids, and your child will love that you took the time to remember. If possible, use one of Baby s flannel receiving blankets after Baby no longer needs it, of course and cover the book There s nothing like the softness of that blanket to take you right back to the moment you first held Baby in your arms, and it ll connect Baby to his roots.