It’s these little kind of things that you want to just grab a hold of and never let go. These are the kinds of things that melt your heart.
Let me set the scene….
It’s after 8pm and all three of the older darlings are in their beds. In the time from after school until bedtime, we’ve had some minor squabbles, but nothing that couldn’t be solved with a hug and some extra love. Now the house is quiet, and Siah has been asking for “Rocky Bye Bye”. He’s just started this recently. He is asking for our night time routine of snuggling in his rocking chair and nursing him to sleep. He seems to really look forward to this special time and I do to.
He and I sit in the still darkness of his bedroom, and snuggle in peace. There is nothing that is pressing. No older children wanting things or making noise to distract from the business at hand. It’s a very special time that is just for he and I.
Typically I sing to him while we cuddle and nurse, and tonight is no different. I open my voice and the sweet gentle sound (all in good fun, people) of my voice fills the air. I start to sing “our song”.
I want the Moon to Play with……”
Siah reaches his hand up in a loving gesture towards my face. I look forward to his gentle caress. I love it when he plays with my face or skin or hair. His skin is so soft and smells so sweet. He is still so babyish. His chubby little index finger touches my lips and he stops nursing and gazes lovingly up into my eyes and says,
awwwwwwwwwwwwwww that is so sweet!
Ha Ha! That is too funny!
Love you lots,
Debbie
I remember doing this with Raymomd when he was a baby and not too long ago he had a night he could not get to sleep and he said Grandma could we have a rocky bye. It wasnot long but back in bed and off to sleep he went. I loved it.This past Tues Jeremy called me after his light was out for a bit and he said Grandma could you come and cuddly me. I did and a few minutes later he was fast asleep. Joys of Grandchildren at bedtime.