Problem: This book's roots took hold in the careful note-taking and observation the author undertook to chronicle Melanie's development. Beth worked diligently to record every detail to better inform Melanie's care and treatment, and this work evolved to become a powerful tribute to her experience and to her daughter. Was it Beth's experience as a loving mother or as an academic and professional that equipped her with such a careful eye for detail? Or was it both? What can professionals in early intervention and early childhood special education learn from Beth in terms of careful observation and record keeping?