As I was putting Knox to bed tonight, he was nestled up under my chin, which is his newest sleep position. He flopped from one shoulder to the other smelling of sweet baby...not baby lotion clean baby, but a mixture of sweat, spit-up, milk, food, wipes, and all things baby. His hair was matted to his head with sweat from nursing and I could feel heat radiating from his little body. He was looking up at me from my chest. He smiled so sweet as I kissed his cheeks. I did it many times and he just giggled. Then he reached up and patted my cheek. Then he leaned up and kissed me. It was one of his precious open mouthed licks. It was like he really meant it though. Then he just put his head back down and smiled.
Moments like that should be kept in a box to be relived whenever you need them. I wish I could recall his weight in my arms, warm, sweet skin, and precious smile forever. I know in time this will seem only a foggy memory. It makes me sad, but thankful at the same time. I appreciate all the light he shines on our lives.
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