But the "shriek" of a newborn is hardly piercing. It is almost laughable in its plaintiveness especially when compared to the intense look on their face. Now that my girls are over 4, I really miss the little cry they had when they were still tiny.

And sadly, babies (as babies) are short-term - far too much so. Within a year, they are walking and within two talking. Now, mine are over 40lbs. and do not fall asleep cuddled up on me any more. Too quickly by far it flew.