Sleeping Beauty

I love when you are so deep in slumber that every part of your body is limp and you don't hear me tip toe in to see your beautiful face. You look so big now compared to a year ago but then I spot your tiny fingers and change my mind. For a moment I see you as so small in this big world with teeny fingers and a sweet little nose.

The best is when a smile flickers on your lips or your breathing turns into a slight giggle. I tell myself that's because we have created a happy life for you and you don't have nightmares or scary dreams. I hope that's the truth as I want nothing more for you than to feel loved and safe. 

Sometimes I wish I could crawl in your crib and hibernate with you snuggled in my arms for eternity. I love to listen to you breathe and relish your adorable baby smell. Stroking your cheek and rubbing your back makes me feel fuzzy inside and if I am so lucky to do that for years, I will cherish it every time. 

Someday you will take on the world, but for now you are my little sleeping beauty who I often get to wake with a kiss on the cheek. It is in those moments that I feel so lucky to be your mother.

May the angels keep you til morning.
May they guide you through the night.
May they comfort all your sorrows.
May they help you win the fight.

May they keep watch on your soul.

May they show you better ways.

May they guard you while you're sleeping.

May they see you through your days.

May they show you new hopes.

May they still your every doubt.

May they calm your every fear.

May they hear you when you shout.

May the angels keep you til morning .

More than this I can not pray.

And if the angels ever fail you.

Then may God be there that day~