When Claire was an itty bitty baby she would sleep in my arms or on top of me while I lay in the recliner. It was so peaceful and relaxing to feel her breathe and listen to the baby noises she made as she slept. I am glad I savored those moments because they did not last long. Now, when she is tired she is happiest lying in her crib with her blanky, her soother on, and the sounds of the ocean coming from her Sleep Sheep noise machine. But now and then I still get to hold my baby girl as she sleeps quietly, looking like an angel. Today was one of those days. She was a little unsettled today and wouldn't go down for her second nap. So I brought her downstairs and sat her next to me in the recliner. I had the tv on and covered us with a blanket. She was so content sitting with me, but I was just waiting for the moment when she would fuss to tell me she was over it. After about 10 minutes I noticed the rhythmic cadence of her breathing that could only mean that she had fallen asleep. I sat so still the whole time trying to make it last as long as possible. And then I had another one of those moments where it hit me that this perfect little person is mine.
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