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To the moon and back

For the first time in a long time I rocked my baby before bedtime tonight. Usually I read him a book, tell him I love him and put him in bed and he goes to sleep on his own. He has done this since he was about 2 months old so I haven't rocked him a whole lot (at least not at bed time, he never liked it).  Tonight, I read a book and laid him down and he cried and cried. I let him for a few minutes but then went in and picked him up. I got to rock him and sing to him for twenty minutes while he just laid his head on my chest and looked up at me, his little hand playing with the zipper on my sweatshirt.  He hardly ever cries at bed time anymore, at least not enough that I need to go in and sooth him. I think my little boy knew that I needed that tonight.  How wonderful it was, just to love and be loved.  My sweet Andrew baby new his momma needed a hug. After about twenty minutes I laid him back down, he rolled to his side and cuddled his blanket like normal.  I have a beautiful baby boy who reminds me how blessed I am everyday. You are my greatest gift;  I love you Andrew Miles, to the moon and back.


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  1. yay_for_redheadsMarch 26, 2012

    Darling post! I fully know babies are more in tune with our emotions than a lot of people realize. I think it is a gift from Heavenly Father. He can't be here all the time but our babies sure can! I am sending you an "e" hug!

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  2. lizardMarch 26, 2012

    So precious :) NOTHING compares to the love you get from your kids. I love it!

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  3. CourtneyMarch 26, 2012

    Thank you ladies! It was a rough day, and by bed time I was sooo ready for him to go down, but he knew I needed a little lovin first :)

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