12.28.2010

to my reese,

 pursed lips before a kiss

Tonight, you made a puddle of your mama's heart.

After bedtime kisses and songs I laid you down in your crib to tickle and massage your little back like I usually do. After about 5 minutes you turned your head to look right at me. The brightest smile danced across your face.  Then you stood up and pressed your lips together, walked toward me, and leaned in to plant the sweetest unsolicited butterfly kiss any mother has ever known. You laid back down and sealed your declaration of love with another knowing smile.

I so wish you didn't have to grow so fast. I wish you could stay my little Rooster forever and that I would always stay your Baba. But for now I guess all I can do is soak in every love and treasure every fleeting kiss.

It would probably be selfish to keep you forever as mine. The world needs those with big hearts to lead the way. And you my Reese, have a giant heart. So much love to give.

But for now I'll just snuggle you close and call you mine.

6 comments:

Erin Webster said...

Oh, what a doll. It is so bittersweet to watch these little ones grow and change!

Jodie said...

She is the sweetest!

Jeff and Tat said...

I love that. That is the best.

Andi said...

I just about dang near cried reading that. What a great mom you are...

Andi said...

That was a little redundant... But, I think you get the picture: I was moved. :)

Andrea Dent said...

That may just be the cutest picture ever taken. Her little face looks exactly like you as a little girl! Holy cow. I love her.