Tonight, for the first time in many, many months....I got to rock my baby to sleep.
We got ready for bed- bath, lotion, pj's, toothbrush, hugs, and kisses. We sat down and read a few books, then we quietly talked about body parts! :) Eyes, nose, hair, belly, toes, and fingers. She was so relaxed just leaning back against my chest, and she began to rub her eyes. So, I turned her around like I always do to lay her head on my shoulder. Usually her head is still up a little looking around and I rock her for a quick second (which is all she'll tolerate). Then we walk around a little....and that's when I sing.
But tonight, when I turned her around on my shoulder she nuzzled in and didn't move. As I gently played with her hair, I rocked her...and sang. After an entire minute, she was motionless...I looked down, and there were those sweet little eyelids....my baby girl was sleeping. Right there on my shoulder....like old times.
So, I just rocked her. And Sang.
It's truly amazing how much a mom can love her child. When I really think about how much I love her, I get a lump in my throat. She is everything to me....what would I do without her?
4 comments:
okay, so i seriously have tears.... i can't even explain how much i miss her already : (
my life is going to be so different for the next year until i'm back with her again....
meg, she is so lucky to have a you as her mommy!
i mean, to have YOU!
so sweet! and then you wonder how people can say they do not want to have children, ever?!
I still feel that way about you guys...most of the time. And now I get to do it again with grandbabies. I love being a "Michee" OOOOOOXXXXX to you and a little Ava girl!
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