well not everyday, she seems to be coming off her 3 years of taking naps (not happy about this change), we read a book, cuddle together on her small bed, and rest. If I'm lucky I get out of there without sleeping. I give it all I have to stay awake, seriously once you lay down it's so hard to get up. Of course the sheer heat of her and the fact that I get a bit of "me" time keeps me awake, enjoying her embrace, and watching as she falls asleep.
My favorite part...the way she hugs me around me neck, the little game we play with our eyes (you know, the fake sleep where she checks to see if I'm sleeping, and when our eyes meet we bust up laughing), and how she says, "mommy don't go".
This everyday ritual, I never want it to end, but since I know it will I hope we can find something else just for us.
9 comments:
i have not been by in a while and just had to say hi and your photos are just so lovely to look at!
hope all is well with you and your family
oh my breathtaking...you always find a way to awe me, and for that i am most pleased and leave feeling like i want to document this or at least be thoughtful about those moments
Oh my, that photograph is amazing. What a moment to have forever. Wish I had moments like these on film. Everyday I feel like I say this, but you inspire me. Thanks Amy.
Sleep while you can. You sweet!
I used to love lying down with the kids for their nap, but had to resist surrendering to sleep as well so I know the conflict you face. Plus it's such a sweet time, and Megan has always been such a great napper it will be sad when that's over.
it is the little things isn't it that make this all seem worthwhile. what a lovely picture.
your picture choked me up. So sweet.
I find myself doing this more and more with my seven year old at night when I put her to bed... missing the time I had to do it when she was little and all I could think about was how I couldn't wait for her to take a nap.... without ME!
Such beautiful moments to cherish forever. Beautiful shot...
A changing of the guard, bidding farewell to nap time. What a moment to catch on film (and your thoughts about it, too) and I was struck by how she will feel reading about it someday.
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