For those of us who process life through writing, it doesn't take long to decide to journal about your baby's first few years. But most of the journals made for this purpose are just a little too obvious about it with cartoonish pictures or overly ornate pages. But the search is over-we found The First 1,000 Days Journal.

The First 1000 Days Journal is the creation of artist Nikki McClure of Washington state. It's a joy to flip through and see paper cut illustrations like this one, and there's still plenty of room to write.

We couldn't ask for a prettier way for busy parents to preserve their thoughts and slow down and cherish the fleeting moments with baby. This is a treasure you can pass down to your kids when they're older and don't believe you were ever young like them. The First 1000 Days journal a perfect shower gift for those who like to write and it's also extremely affordable ($12.95).