I spent all day with my kids, and I took lots of pictures. Two photos rise above the others, both because I love the shots and because I think they say so much about the kid in question.

Kato: Small but full of spirit, getting bolder by the minute. Quick to smile and celebrate a new experience.

August: Curious yet cautious. Eager to explore the world and see what lies beyond closed doors.

It is a pleasure to see these two grow up. Kato’s observations, August’s newfound mobility. They change before my eyes. This morning’s accomplishment is old news by this afternoon. It’s why I have to take so many pictures. It’s why I have to write down what I see before it’s gone.