A moment

My daughter woke up, as she has been every night for a while. A simple cuddle and she goes back to sleep before I put her down. Tonight I decided to take her into my bed cuz it was cold and sat in my bed with her on my chest just for a little while. It reminded me of the first time I held her and the first few nights in hospital where the only place she would sleep was on my chest with an ear near my heart. It's the safest place for her. Just made me feel the weight of responsibility for her. In a good way. That I have been chosen to care for her. Until a time when God will call his people. This little bundle of promise. So precious.

I had a whole day without her today. My husband had some running around to do and offered to take her with him. I wasn't feeling well so I happily let her go. I think it was the most relaxed I'd felt in ages. I gave Dan the opportunity to be a dad and me permission to relax and do something for myself for a change. It was amazing. So now I can appreciate her even more and remind myself to cherish the short time we have together.

I so needed this break and am convinced this needs to be a regular thing!