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Being Present For That "Special" Moment

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This morning at 4am I felt a little hand on my arm, I opened my eyes to see a small, dark figure at my bedside. No words were spoken. I held out my arms and lifted all 34lbs of him into bed with me as he snuggled in, molded himself to my body (with his Piggy in hand) and wiggled his head under my chin.

As he immediately fell back to sleep I lay there wide awake with my nose in his soft, curly hair and my right hand stroking his soft cheek thinking, it doesn't get any better than this! My heart was so full of love for this child that I felt that it would burst. In this moment where I could run my fingers through his hair and over his face without him brushing my hand away with a "MOM, stop!"...I could love him and cuddle him and just breathe him in, cherishing the moment, just being present. I was in heaven. And all I could do was thank God for the circuitous route in which my son found his way to me because from the moment he was born, from another woman's womb as I watched, I knew that child was meant to be with me. There are no accidents in life as far as I am concerned, but this morning, THIS morning was truly a moment I will treasure always.

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Permalink Reply by Theresa Moss on September 11, 2008 at 3:24pm: That is a beautiful short story. My children are older (teenagers), and I so remember those delicious "sleepy time" treats. Hold on to them tight, because pretty soon you'll be like me and cherishing a cuddly dog!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by adoptioncoach on September 11, 2008 at 4:10pm: I know, I know!!! A week from now he'll be driving! ha ha ha
It took me 46 years to get him, believe me I CHERISH every tantrum, every silly moment, every adventure, EVERY MINUTE I spend with him. Even if he is in time-out. *smile

Theresa Moss said:
That is a beautiful short story. My children are older (teenagers), and I so remember those delicious "sleepy time" treats. Hold on to them tight, because pretty soon you'll be like me and cherishing a cuddly dog!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Momma Chaos on September 11, 2008 at 6:41pm: Aww that's so sweet! As a mother of 5 (some biological, some adopted) I can totally relate :) They grow up soo fast! My 2yo loves to cuddle yet he will NOT go to sleep in bed with me.. He will crawl in and just lay there all snuggled up forever but has to be in his own bed to sleep- go figure!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Anita on September 11, 2008 at 6:59pm: My girl won't actually snuggle in during those wee hours in the morning - lots of snuggles during the day but those extra moments in the morning aren't for snuggling according to her! This was a beautiful note - makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Thanks for sharing it!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by adoptioncoach on September 11, 2008 at 8:17pm: aaahhhh, thanks so much.

Anita said:
My girl won't actually snuggle in during those wee hours in the morning - lots of snuggles during the day but those extra moments in the morning aren't for snuggling according to her! This was a beautiful note - makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Thanks for sharing it!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by adoptioncoach on September 11, 2008 at 8:19pm: Yeah, that is Hayden as well, he has always slept in his own bed, and in his own room since he was 3 months old, but this coming in to my room early in the morning (when it is still dark) is new....and has nothing to do with bad dreams, etc. He just comes for a visit...Too cute!

Momma Chaos said:
Aww that's so sweet! As a mother of 5 (some biological, some adopted) I can totally relate :) They grow up soo fast! My 2yo loves to cuddle yet he will NOT go to sleep in bed with me.. He will crawl in and just lay there all snuggled up forever but has to be in his own bed to sleep- go figure!; ▶ Reply to This

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