Sunday, March 6, 2016

A Letter to My Sleeping Baby

To My Sleeping Baby,

Of course, I love you all the time.

I love you when you are smiling.
I love you when you are crying.
I love you when  you are fidgeting.
I love you when you are still.
I love you when you are eating.
I love you when you are watching.

And this is not to say that I love you more when you are sleeping. I love you more each moment, even though at any one moment I don't think more love is possible.

This is to say that when you are sleeping, I am filled with a kind of peace that is beyond words. When you are sleeping, I watch you. (OK of course, when you are sleeping, I also: write, cook, play with your brother, hang with your father, sleep.) But often, I watch you. I see the way your face twitches into smiles. I think about your tiny brain, developing at a staggering pace. Sometimes I think I can see you growing. When you sleep, I can pause. I can take in the utter luck and joy that is mine, because life bestowed you on me. Also, I can catch up on my shows.

Sleep well, my darling.

Your Mommy

7 comments:

  1. What a beautiful reflection! My Slice today was also about my napping baby (although my reflections were less kind--I'm hoping she'll wake up so we can go get some breakfast)! Thanks for reminding me to slow down and be thankful!

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  2. I just came off of a night where I had a slumber party with Isabelle in her bedroom. I was up a lot since she's not easy to sleep next to. I found myself watching her, marveling at her, just as you did with Oliver. We're so lucky, aren't we?

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  3. Such a sweet post! I remember just watching my children sleep. They are such miracles.

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  4. Yes, I remember those days - and there was a sense of peace and lovely comfort when the babies were sleeping. beautiful post, Anna.

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  5. Yes, I remember those days - and there was a sense of peace and lovely comfort when the babies were sleeping. beautiful post, Anna.

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  6. Isn't it just amazing to watch a baby, whether sleeping or playing? I love to imagine what she is thinking! A sweet slice!

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  7. This was such a beautiful post! I cherish a similar letter that my Mom wrote to me as an infant. Your sweet baby will also cherish these wonderful words!

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