babies

i'm going to shanghai to see my cousin's little 6-year old twins graduate from kindergarten...i never knew they HAD ceremonies for that, but apparently they do...and i'm going...cuz how cute is that?  they're so sweet over there when i call them and they ask am i coming in their sweet voices so pure, so smart at such a young age...they make me melt. 

last nite i saw a friend of mine and their little 1-year old who was so gorgeous, all big-eyed curious, full of life, filled with so much love coming at her from all directions.  everytime she smiled, everytime she laughed, or giggled, pointed, did ANYTHING, it was a miracle, a joy, something appreciated by all of us...that's what's so wonderful about babies...they just make you forget everything else and focus on this gorgeous creation so innocent and with so much to experience, live, learn...so much to look forward to...

i can see in my friends how much they've changed since having her...a peace...a true, true happiness...a focus no longer on themselves and little petty things...all they want is to be able to NOT miss anything in their little girl's life...it's lovely, really...

to everyone who has children, i know it's THE hardest job in the world.  harder than any movie role, any day, hands down...and i commend you...for giving your everything to your child, for making them first, for figuring it out, when there are no rules, no guidelines...you're all amazing...and thank you...