— from Nalina, co-founder of Bop Canvases

My baby is just two and a half months old — and I already feel like I’m forgetting things.

Not because they weren’t special… but because there’s just so much.
So many firsts. So many little moments that come and go before you can even realize how big they are.

Everyone told me “the days are long but the years are short.”
I didn’t expect the weeks to vanish too.

It’s the Tiny Things That Slip Away First

The way she curled her fingers around mine that first week.
The sound she made when she sneezed.
The sleepy smile I was sure wasn’t a real smile — until it was.

In the middle of diapers and feeding and trying to figure out how to be a parent, I found myself thinking:

“I don’t want to forget this. Not this.”

So I Started Writing Things Down — Just a Little at a Time

I didn’t start with a grand plan.
Just one note on my phone that said,

“Day 11: She made a new sound today — kind of like a squeaky hiccup.”

That one line became two.
Then a memory of the first bath.
Then the day she suddenly liked tummy time.

Soon, I realized — these weren’t just updates.
They were our story.

A Baby Record Book Helped Me Be More Present

I wasn’t trying to “track” things like a checklist — I just wanted a place to remember.

A proper baby record book gave me gentle prompts — not pressure.

• “When did they first smile?”

• “What’s their favourite lullaby right now?”

• “A funny moment from this week…”

Sometimes I just write a few words.
Sometimes I added a photo.
Sometimes I opened the book just to look at her tiny handprint I stamped in Week 5 — already smaller than her hand now.

It Became My Pause Button in a Fast-Moving Season

This record book isn’t about perfection.
It’s about presence.

It reminds me to stop scrolling and write.
To pause and reflect.
To notice the way her eyes follow light now, or the way she coos when I sing badly on purpose.

For Any Mama in the First Few Months...

I know how overwhelming it can be.
You’re trying to learn, love, feed, rest (barely), and still remember where you left your coffee.

So let this be easy.

Start with one page. One memory. One moment that made your heart ache in the best way.

You don’t need to capture everything.
Just enough to look back and smile and say — “We made it through. And look how far we’ve come.”

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P.S. I’ve been using a baby record book that makes it really simple — with sections that grow with her, spots for photos, and even space for little letters. If you're curious, here's the one I use. It’s one of the few things that’s felt grounding in this beautifully chaotic time.

With love,
Nalina
New mom & Co-founder, Bop Canvases