My son is seven, and I have found myself saying at every milestone of his life that each new phase is my favorite of all, and that I can't imagine it getting any sweeter.
Surprise, though - it has continued to do just that, and there is always something about his ever-changing mannerisms and looks that is worth remembering. There is a tenderness at each age of childhood that only parents understand as they watch their children grow. I photograph family, maternity, newborn, and milestone clients with this in mind, always making it a goal to focus on the sweetness of the stage your family is in - because that's where the story is.