I stroke her cheek.
Softly…with one finger, the way she likes.
She opens her eyes: I smile, she smiles. Her eyelids heavy, shut again. But she can’t resist. They open, check I’m still there and the little sleepy smile breaks again. This happens over and over as I lie next to her, watching as sleep overwhelms her and her wee body sinks deep.
She pulls me in, cheek on cheek and the heavy breaths get deeper.
I love it yet it breaks my heart.
I savour it but I know I’ll not remember.
Motherhood is the best of things. Engulfs you in this love that at times makes you feel more deeply than you could ever imagine. At other times, more frustrating and despairing than you could ever imagine.
Maybe because she’s my last I try to cling a little longer…make it last that little bit more. To stop the moments that fleet away and to linger in the phase I’m in.
Love you my gorgeous wee Mads.
x
Love you my gorgeous wee Mads.
x
this post's so beautiful, so touching… i feel the same way everyday as m girl sleeps close to me, precious moments
I know…i get too sentimental about these moments. Perhaps hold on too tight but I can't help it!!!
They revert straight back to being babies when they sleep don't they? I think all mothers revel in these moments. You can never be too sentimental about it. Enjoy 🙂