My favorite part of the day is singing to Will before nap times. He usually gets 3 naps a day (we have finally settled in on a schedule!) and before each one, I strap him in the baby carrier, take him up to his nursery, bounce him a little, and sing. He will often reach for my thumbs and wrap one little fist around each one. After a couple songs, he'll lay his head on my chest and I will rest my cheek on the top of his head. It is such a content, safe feeling. I soak in his smell. He hears my heartbeat. I could hold him like that for hours.
But I have to put him down. And then used to come the WORST part of the day: Listening to him scream as he resisted sleep! But we're pretty much past that now, thank goodness. I can enjoy the soothing rituals without fearing the tears.
And so that's why it's my favorite time of day.
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| This photo is a little old now--my, how he has grown! |
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