Naptime

 I am quite jealous of nap times in my life right now. . .

It all started when I was pregnant with Gideon this summer.  Emmett was just coming out of a really bad napping season of his life.  It felt like everyday was a struggle.  So, as a way to survive the first trimester woes, I brought Emmett into our bed for a 'cozy nap' every afternoon.

Suddenly our nap-time nightmares turned into the most glorious 2-3 hour rest times everyday
Lunch would be finished, we would find his Taggy Puppy and pacy and then get all cozy in our bed.  I cannot even tell you how many precious moments I have locked away in my heart of these long, summer afternoons.  We would read his favorite book, Pout Pout Fish and then I would sing him the special bedtime song that Adam always sings him at night.  I would stroke his soft blonde hair and watch those blue eyes, blink. . blink. . . .  blink.  His body suddenly relaxes as he gives in so sleep.

Watching this sweet baby of mine drift off to sleep will probably be some of my favorite memories forever as we would cuddle and nap away the afternoon.

Even now, when it gets close to noon and I can see Emmett getting sleepy, I only have to ask if he wants to go get cozy.  Usually he starts giggling and as soon as I plop him on our big bed, he snuggles down.  If the stars align with the little buddy sleeping as well, Emmet and I still get our cozy naps together several afternoons each week.

Somedays I get up so I can get projects done around the house, but lately I've been trying to take advantage of these slow afternoons with this little guy that is growing right before my eyes.  Because one day we'll wake up and everything will be different.  And that will be the day I will be so thankful I slowed down for nap time.