Lord, Help me remember, when I feel it's a chore
the time will come when I'll hold her no more
asleep on my chest (the crib refused
the blanket, the pacifier, gone unused).
What better place is there to lay her head
than against my heart, my arms her bed?
For infants grow up and leave us behind
with only memories left to remind
us of midnight walking and predawn rocking,
of soft, helpless babies unable to sleep.
So, Lord, make me patient and keep me awake
while I cradle this child, and don't let me take
for granted the moments I spend in the night
with this baby -- Your gift, my joy, my delight.
--Jan Dunlap
Last night, or the wee hours of this morning, rather, London decided she didn't want to sleep. I really enjoy these special moments with her while the rest of the world is asleep (as long as she doesn't make a regular habit out of it, that is :}).
*Sharing*
*Snuggles*
*Game over*
5 comments:
Good reminder...we are knee deep in the sleep training garb right now and I get so frustrated when she wakes up. These pics are so cute.
Great reminder - that poem is beautiful!!!
Wow! You have a MUCH better attitude about 3am wakings than I do!
How I need this reminder since we have all been home and sick together for over a week. I try to remember we should enjoy together time, even when we're sick...but I often don't think of it that way.
Cute pictures.
Becky, you are always looking at the positive side of things. I think I will try to remember that tonight, or this morning whenever she wakes up and wants to eat...again. That poem is really beautiful. Love the pictures.
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