Nursing at the Pumpkin Shanny

Some of my favorite things about being a mommy...

I love when my children are asleep surrounding me. I put Clayton down for naps while rocking Adelyn and she falls asleep, too. I love that I can comfort them and that they know that they are safe in my care and can shut their eyes and be sleeping so peacefully. I love the look of serenity on their faces. There is nothing more beautiful than sleeping babies. I rock her holding her, patting her tiny bum, and Clayton wants Mama to hold his foot while he lays in his bed beside the rocking chair. I hold his foot and just that small of a gesture and he knows I am there for him. I will be sad when they don't need me so much. I know all I think about it how nice it will be when they sleep better, yada yada, but truly it is a blessing to be needed. I will miss them dearly when they don't need my motherly comfort and snuggling. I try to soak up every moment I can with them, knowing it is all to fleeting. I wish I could make the time stand still. I wish my babies wouldn't have to grow older. I know that they have to, I know that being a good mom and letting them grow is what needs to happen. But the selfishness in me wants to keep my babies small, all wrapped up close to me, where the outside world can never harm them. The biggest blessing of my life are my two children. They are so beautiful inside and out and I just hope I can continue to do good for them.