I haven't had a chance to write a blog post yet... but I didn't want to miss out on sharing with you all! Life has been so busy lately... it makes for so much to write about and less time to do it :-) So, for those of you who would like to know more... here is an older journal entry. Quite a bit older, dated back to April 23, 2007.
Wow, what an incredible experience. I just tucked Aliyah into her pretty decorated crib, into the sheets that I made my husband take me on an hour drive to buy. It's the bedding set I found online and wanted to see and probably paid too much for.
All that doesn't even matter at this moment. One of Aliyah's nightime "snacking' times came a little earlier tonight, and I wasn't sure if I should go to her or wait and see if she would go back to sleep, but her cries for me just got louder. As I rocked back and forth in the dimly lit room with Aliyah peacefully in my arms, I realized all she really wanted was me. Yes, she ate, but the love with which she held onto me showed what she was feeling. I can't even begin to explain the overwhelming feeling of love I feel. All I can do is stare... stare at her pretty little lips as she drifts back off to sleep. Stare at her hair thats sticking out all over the place from the baby oil after her evening bath. Stare at her eyebrows so defined already, just at 7 months. All I can do is stare and hold her closer. Not even wanting to put her back into those pretty little sheets. Just to get one last gaze, one last smell of that wonderful baby scent, one last hug from those tiny little arms, and a kiss goodnight, again. I'll see you later Aliyah, later in the night for another "snack". Another rendezvous in the night to love and hold and smile and wish that moment in time could last forever.
That was beautiful.
ReplyDelete*sigh* You've brought me incredibly close to tears with this one! My little man just stopped nursing and it was so hard because he's our last baby and oh how I loved nursing my babies. The closeness and the peacefullness is enough to make every single day ok.
ReplyDeleteI used to love that closeness too, luckily, my youngest (3) still gives hugs and kisses and wants that closeness
ReplyDeleteI came over via SITS
Now that my babies don't need those nighttime snacks...I miss them so much! :) Great blog...congrats on being saucy this week...visiting from SITS.
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful....
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful....
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day!
ReplyDeleteYou young mothers seem to have figured out something I missed when my daughter was small -- to enjoy every moment, because it won't last.
Happy SITS day! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh hell no, don't go making me all broody again!
ReplyDeleteThose were my absolute favourite moments too.
I never ever minded getting up in the night because it felt like stolen little moments for us to be together.
Those night moments are extra special aren't they?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post
ReplyDeleteI agree this is a beautiful post. I loved nursing too but not the middle of the night nurse - I was always so tired at work the following day!
ReplyDeleteI also agree, beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteSweet little baby.
I don't remember feeling this in the middle of the night, but I remember the first time I looked into my son's eyes and felt like my heart would burst from how much love I felt. It was such an ache. It happened later with my daughter but still there.
ReplyDeleteOH, I remember feeling exactly the same way, when I rocked my little ones to sleep years ago.
ReplyDeleteSniff, sniff ... I miss those days!
Aahhhhh....What a sweet post! I enjoyed the closeness nursing brought as well.
ReplyDeleteYour post brought back some beautiful memories. Those night time feedings are always so serene and makes you feel so much closer to your child. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. Congrats on your SITS day!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet. She will be enthralled reading this when she gets to this stage in her life someday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! I miss those days sometimes!
ReplyDeleteLove rocks!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post and what a wonderful memory. Isn't it amazing that we can remember things by touch and smell? My daughter is 29 years old but I remember when she was very little, I would hold her in my arms and she would twirl the hair on the back of my head with her hand. (It was 1980 and I had long hair.) I can still "remember" the feeling of her do that. Hold on to these memories because children grow up so fast!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet moment.
ReplyDeleteThat was so sweet. I miss mine being that little, as I'm sure you do too!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day!!
Aw, sweet. Really adorable, though I hope you're getting more sleep by now :)
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!
I know the feeling. Sometimes the tiny moments are the most perfect ones.
ReplyDeleteAwwww- too sweet!
ReplyDeleteI remember them moments and reading something like that REALLY makes me miss them.
You are an amazing writer, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh how I miss those days! I know exactly what you were referring to. My son is 13 now, but I have diarys full of these thoughts. I am so glad you shared. :) Happy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteAlmost makes me want to have another. Almost. BG
ReplyDeleteI tell people all the time... you think you now love... but wait until you have/adopt a child... THEN you will know what true love is and means.
ReplyDeleteLovely post...
Here from SITS.
Oh this makes me ache. My daughter is still thankfully in that stage of needing me. I love every second of it...because I know it won't last forever.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your SITS day!
I totally understand where you are coming from. That was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat is so special! I treasure those moments too.:D
ReplyDeletehow beautiful. brings me back to those special moments with my children.
ReplyDeleteyes, it's definitely something that resonates with mothers...it's so lovely to be adored!
ReplyDeletesweet!! isn't being a mom wonderful?? congrats on being a fb for sits!!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! Have a wonderful SITS day!
ReplyDeleteLove this post!
ReplyDeleteSweet post. It is funny, I couln't wait for that time to be over with(waking up in the middle of the night), now I miss it.
ReplyDeleteAw, how sweet! And it's so true. They seem to cling to you in such a more lovey way if it's the middle of the night... I miss those times!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful I love those moments!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. Brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteLittle Imp and I lasted until this past July when she hit the 2 1/2 mark. I was forced to wean her because of a med change and it was hell...literally -- emotionally and physically on both of us. I really miss those quiet moments all cuddled up. *sigh*
awwww that was so sweet. *sniff*
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!
absolutely precious! congrats on your SITS day! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post! I miss those days. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful.....
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful moments my lady friend! And it keeps getting better!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteaww i love this post. it is truely how all of us moms feel with our little ones. my youngest is 2 now, i miss his baby years.
ReplyDeleteSome of the best moments are in the middle of the night when everything is quiet.
ReplyDeleteThat brought a tear to my eye. I miss those moments. The moments no dad will experience, sometimes I feel bad for dads. I know they get their own special moments, but I love those feeding time bonds!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! I LOVE those night time "snacks," hehe..most of the time anyway ;-) They are so cuddly and warm and yes, all they want is their mommy which I just love. Sometimes it is hard to put them back in there cribs isn't it? Thanks for sharing this post!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written!
ReplyDeleteOh boy, that's why I sleep with my littles...their precious scents, their tiny little hands rubbing my face, their sticking me in the face, their feet kicking me in the stomach. Just kidding...I really do love sleeping with them..wouldnt trade that snuggle time for any amount of money.
ReplyDeleteMy 6-month old son has been jumping into the teething pool today - he's been a mess, completely inconsolable. Shortly before I read your post, I finally got him to sleep. I'm sitting here next to him, just in case he wakes up again, and your post, old though it may be, has brought me to tears. Beautifully written. Incredible emotion.
ReplyDeleteWow this is so beautifully written! Great post. Happy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteThat is the most beautiful time in your life. With every child it is just as beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how important and loved a child can make you feel. Last Sunday I was in church with my five year old on my lap and she kept snuggling into me and smiling up at me and saying, "I love you. . .I love you so so much. . .I love you so so so so much." It went on a while and she would just smile up at me. It was cute. It made me feel good. Being a mom is great!
ReplyDeleteAh, that was an incredibly sweet and touching post.
ReplyDeleteThat was incredibly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!
Awww made me cry since that is where I am right now :)
ReplyDeleteAw! What a sweet post. Babies are so lovely. My boys are so big now. They're wonderful how they are, but sometimes I miss my babies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful joy to share. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteOver from SITS. What a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteI loved that- thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteahhh... I miss those days. My daughter doesn't cry for me anymore. So I get much more sleep, but I miss her needing me so much. :)
ReplyDeleteThe love you have for your little girl is so apparent in the way you write about your experiences with her. Thank you for sharing a heartwarming moment...
ReplyDeleteHow sweet. I love cuddling with my baby boy whose almost a year old. I have to sneak them in at night now he's such a busy body. Enjoy the cuddles
ReplyDeleteAs a mom of two 20-something-year-old daughters, I can tell you that these sweet little moments are the most precious -- and I'm remembering that now with my almost-9-month-old grandson!
ReplyDeleteMy son is 18 months old. It's exciting he's growing up, but I miss my baby. Your post bought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! It certainly makes me miss those baby days... it goes way too fast!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! It certainly makes me miss those baby days... it goes way too fast!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! It certainly makes me miss those baby days... it goes way too fast!
ReplyDeletea ha, how wonderful to have your feature day :o)
ReplyDeletehappy sits day to you :o)
and what a beautiful post :o)
~simply~
What a beautiful moment to remember. They are so precious at that age. Time just goes too quickly...
ReplyDeleteSo precious! I loved those tender moments with my children. I hope I can remember them always. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwww, what a wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteThose moments are the best. Even though my boy is 8, it's like it was yesterday. Thanks for taking me back there for a minute.
ReplyDeleteSweet. I miss the quiet moments of the early days.
ReplyDeleteOf course they are replaced with a toddler who bounds down the hallway, slams in to me, and shouts, "Mummy! Ra-loo Mummy!" (Love you.)
But still...
This is too sweet.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel!
ReplyDeletehow sweet
ReplyDeletemy first is due in april and i cant wait
What a wonderful moment to capture!
ReplyDeleteOh that is so sweet. I remember those days fondly (hard to believe, I know). Sometimes I wish I were back there, but then I remember that I'm not! Beautifully expressed.
ReplyDeleteOh, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteI'm late... but I hope you enjoyed your SITS day :)
I am late for your SITS day, but I am glad to have read this post. I miss those wonderful baby days...it is heaven on earth. Mine all seem so big now...where did my babies go?? I'm so glad to have all those moments and memories tucked away in my heart forever. I can tell you are, too.
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