In the Middle of the Night

“I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, As long as I’m living, My baby you’ll be.”

I think of the story, I'll Love you Forever every night as I am laying in bed, thinking about John and Stephen.  It has become a nightly ritual of mine to go in their room's and talk to them while they are sleeping-  Tell them about how much fun we had doing x, y, and z that day and then tell them what we will be doing when they wake up.  Of course, I talk to them about anything else on my mind, how much I love them and above all, that Daddy and I are proud of them. 
I think of that book because I am totally the mom in the book, crawling across the floor to her son's bed.  I am just feeling like I need to be sure I am cherishing every moment I have with our kids- and, no, being home with them everyday isn't enough! :)
I start in Stephen room, his floor is much less squeaky and he is a heavy sleeper.  I scoop him up in my arms and lift him out of his crib.  I have an old rocking chair that was my grandpa's in his bedroom that I rock him in.  He snuggles so close and peacefully sleeps and I talk to him.  Then, when I feel satisfied with our quiet, calm and not-rushed time together, I lay him back down, cover him up with (Mark Otis') blue doggy blanket and tip toe out of his room. 
I then head to John's room.  He is in a big boy bed and John is very unpredictable about where I will find him sleeping and in what position! If he isn't in his bed, I will move him there otherwise, I lay down next to him and hold his still little body tight.  I usually will sing him a song or two and then talk to him about our day.  It is not often that I get time with John when his body is still and relaxed.  I just love to see him so at peace and dreaming.  Then I give him a kiss on his forehead and tip toe out of his room. 
I just love these two little boys that Ryan and I have been so blessed with- I couldn't imagine life without them.  I hope this blog is read in the most sincere and loving way.  <3