Friday, December 7, 2012

Little things to be thankful for...

...while my 6-week old is sick and we're inside for (going on) 4 days
Downton abbey
Netflix
hospital bulb suction and saline
swaddles
Facebook...the new google
the baby swing
the baby vibrating chair
stroller and quiet street + the pups
cinnamon rolls
my Cracker Barrel rocking chair
 the Moby wrap

Since he's been under the weather, he seems to prefer a little more cuddles. I'm ok with that.
He isn't keen on being flat, due to all the drainage I'm guessing.
I'm ok with that. I can hold him.
My job is to take care of him and I intend to do just that!
 When he's awake, there's only so much talking we can do.
So, I tried something else.
I turned on my ipod and we danced. 

That's when I had another unexpected emotional moment.
I started thinking about our future together.
Not that I've never done that before..but, this time it seemed more tangible.
I thought about us dancing in our living room- in the same spot-when he's 7 and then 17 (that is, if he'll have me). 
I thought about the girl he will love someday and the girl that will break his heart. Will I be tough enough to help him through it? Right now, I'm not sure i won't be a big ole puddle. 
So we two-stepped to George Strait, the Avett brothers, Heart (guilty pleasure), Wilco and Fleetwood Mac. Then he smiled in his sleep and I like to think it was intentional. 
Perhaps he felt this was a special moment for us, too. 
Or perhaps he had gas.

Here's to hoping and praying he'll wake up well tomorrow!

2 comments:

Lauren said...

I've so been there and pretty much stay there. E tends to stay sick but the extra cuddles are nice!

Korie said...

You just made me cry again! The kids and I danced in the living room last night. Well, I danced and they laughed and Sadie tried to record it to hold for ransom, ha! They grow up so fast! Enjoy every minute. Love you!