"Mommy, can I sleep with you, pleeeease?" she asks. Looking up at me with those big brown eyes. I ask her whether she's scared, needs another book read, or is there anything else I can do for her.
"Why do you want to sleep in mamma's bed?" I ask.
"Because I love you," she replies and gives me a bear hug only a two year old could give.
Game over. Becca one, momma zero. I keep reminding myself that moments like this won't always exist. She'll grow up and go through that don't come near me phase. Perhaps. Hopefully not, as a somewhat new mom, I still believe that I can build a good relationship with her and keep our bond through those trying years.
My mom has reminded me that Cota didn't stop coming to our bed until he was three and a half. That would mean we're about a year away with Becca. I know, I know what you're thinking... but we made the choice to co-sleep first out of convenience when I was breast feeding, then out of sheer joy at the bond we were developing.
Having these beautiful, smiling faces wake you in the morning was pretty wonderful. Morning family talks or pillow fights were pretty cool too. Now that they are growing, though, the comfort factor is setting in. You would not believe how much space such a little body can take.
For now I just look at those big brown eyes looking at me and sigh as I pick her up and walk to my room.
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Aww, what a sweet story! Emily never really wanted to sleep in our bed at all! She wanted her own bed but, Isaac is a Momma's Boy! He still loves to cuddle and sleep in our bed but not for the whole night & not as much as he used to!
Definetely got to take advantage of those opportunities since they are growing up way too fast!!
Anyways, just wanted to stop by your blog also and say "HI"
Take care!
Tracy
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