It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year since I happened upon the Nursing is Normal, Madison project.

Almost 11 months since we had our photos taken.

Almost 10 months since I first saw, and was amazed by, the slideshow.

And now, today, look what landed in my inbox.

(All photos were taken by Lea Wolf. If you’d like to see more, check out the flickr set.)

It is hard to believe that he was, truly, that tiny. Less than a year ago. Really.

I’ve gotta say, these are shots that I will cherish. Forever. As soon as I saw them, it just brought it all back. All those memories and moments. Those uncertainties as a new mama. The trust you have to have when nursing. It all came flooding back and it was just as clear to me today as it was the day those photos were taken.

Now, as I nurse my toddler, seeing these photos reminded me how very different the experience is. How different, but how important, it has been for my boy through all the months of his life.

I’m not sure where our nursing relationship will go from here or how long the path will be, but I’m so very grateful that I’ve gotten the chance to nourish him, body and soul. 16 months, and counting.

Thank you Lea. Thank you for capturing those moments, thank you for sharing them with us. Thank you for the trip I took down memory lane today and that I’m sure I’ll take so many times in the future. It is, truly, a great gift.