sleeping baby

I settled down tonight. I got nothing on the checklist done that I needed to do after I put you down. In efforts to accomplish at least ONE thing, I picked up a pile of toys and quietly carried them down the hall to your room. Daddy was studying in the room across from yours. As I opened your door it caught his attention. We both drew our eyes to your sweet face pressed gently up against your crib railing. Time stopped as we both stared, expressionless. I could tell that at that moment we shared the same thoughts:

• That your sweet face is OURS. It's literally a mixture of US.
  
• You are growing WAY too fast.
• Your laughter, smile, scowl and the way you wait for us at the window each time we come home are the very things that keep us going.
  
• We want another, but could we possibly come up with something as perfect?
• You're so darn cute.
  
• Though you seem to be turning into this BOY, you will always be our baby.

We love being parents. We love you. We love everything about you.

Goodnight, Sweet Groobs.

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"