Hofmeester, through only pictures and music, explains that yes, childhood goes fast, but for a parent there’s no time to linger on any one stage.

“We cannot fuss too much over milestones or mourn the passing of a particularly adorable or fabulous age. We’re too busy — and not just with the dishes and laundry. We are catching our breath as we try to keep up with the new iterations of our unfolding child. It happens so fast because they keep changing and changing and changing.” (washington post)

i couldn’t have said it better myself.