Mr. Sandwich and I will sometimes pause and say to one another, “This is a dream come true.” And I can tell that Baguette has those moments, too.
Baguette has been very anxious for me to be around her lately, but when we are together–and by “together,” I mean snuggled up against one another, she is so happy. We’ll sit on the couch, with her leaning up against me, and she will just relax.
Or she’ll stand up, grab my hand, and pull me into the hall. There, she’ll sit down and say, “Mommy SIT.” When I do, she’ll say, “Mommy NIGHT” and push on my chin until I lie down on the floor. She’ll lie down next to me, give a deep exhaling sigh, and then just beam at me. Then, giggling, she’ll run to my feet and crawl along on top of me until she wraps her arms around my neck, roll off me, and go back to my feet.
That’s all she needs right now–me, focused on her and playing the way she wants to. It’s so simple, and so wonderful. And being loved like that is so humbling.
Although I do have to say this: I hear lying on the floor is good for your back. And I am not convinced.
Photo by Mr. Sandwich.
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10 responses to “Baguette Knows What She Needs”
My daughter is the same way lately…it’s like she can’t get enough of mom! It’s such a humbling and wonderful feeling – being wanted and needed that much. I’m going to get as much of it as I can, because someday she won’t want to cuddle, play or spend time with her old ma! Enjoy it….and who knows, maybe she’ll be come a good editor working with you on your lap!
Sometimes it’s frustrating, because there are other things I want–or need–to do in a given moment. But like you I know that this won’t last forever, so I just try to do the other stuff in less time, and I count on and am incredibly grateful for Mr. Sandwich, who does everything I’m not doing and more.
My youngest (17 months) is like that, and I love it. My older two (twins) like to hang out with me and their father, but they’ve always had each other. It’s a little different.
The dynamic would definitely be different with more than one.
That’s so cute! I love those moments with D. My favorite time of the day is when we’re snuggling right before bedtime.
Snuggling is wonderful, no doubt about it!
D’aww. So sweet – and such a good mom to recognize it 🙂 You rock.
Her expression of delight is not hard to interpret!
that is so sweet, my guy is the same way, just being close to me is comforting and all kids need it.
Sometimes I still do!