Your sweet hand rests on my chest as you drift off to sleep. Like you're saying,
Don't leave mama. Stay. It's been a long day.
You're done nursing for now but I know you'll want me again soon.
Sooner than my selfish self wants, but never soon enough for my
Mama self.
And when I'm mid shower and I hear your daddy cooing to you, I'll sigh.
Not because I'm frustrated that you're awake.
Not because you do the same thing every night.
Not because your daddy can't do it himself.
No, I sigh because it won't be much longer until you will want your daddy over me. Until you will be going to kindergarten, or prom, or college.
I sigh because there are far fewer things in this world I love more than the way your hand rests on my chest and your feet on my legs, just reassuring yourself that I'm still here. <3
What a sweet precious boy! Our moments with our babies are so short. You are a good mama to treasure everyday with him!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I'm glad you took the time to write this.
ReplyDeleteWow. I needed this. Sounds like my night last night. Very sweet.
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