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Tonight as I nursed my baby she fell asleep in my arms. (Yes, I am still nursing, feel free to judge me harshly – I don’t care!)

She is no longer my tiny baby – her body spills out of my lap and her legs dangle down the side of the arm chair, but she is all the baby I’ve got – gigantic or no.

As I held her warm body next to mine I wanted to stop time.

What is it that is so magic about a sleeping baby?

Only moments ago she was ALL ENERGY, MOVEMENT, EXPLORATION, and even CREATOR OF TOTAL CHAOS.

And then –

she is still and her body is heavy.

I pressed my forehead against hers and listened to her deep breathing.

I whispered secrets in her ear.

I kissed her

and then I kissed her some more.

I marveled at her – this petite person – with a HUGE spirit and a personality I am just getting to know.

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Sweet dreams, you little rascal.

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3 Responses to “To sleep, perchance to D R E A M”

  1. emruss Says:
    January 10th, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    ahhh, I love it! Nursing is the only time my kids would ever snuggle to me! There’s just something sweet about holding them while they fall asleep!!

  2. Khaliel Says:
    January 11th, 2010 at 10:30 am

    Perfect.

  3. Rachel Says:
    January 13th, 2010 at 6:32 am

    It just never ever gets old does it. I could still just gaze at my sleeping babes forever. Beautiful.