Snuggle Bug

            Once I found out that I was pregnant I started to pray for a baby that liked to snuggle. I definitely got what I wished for because Addie LOVES to snuggle. It does feel nice to know that she wants to always be held close to me. Occasionally she’ll let me put her down long enough to eat a quick snack or run to the bathroom but then I have to hurry back to her if I want to avoid listening to her sad cry. Letting her cry it out works and even though it doesn’t last long it feels like a never ending torture for me as her mom so we don’t do that very often.

            Of course there are things that I don't particularly love about her being such a cuddle bug but today I'm going to mention the things that I do love.

            I have to say I do love holding her. Sometimes it can get hard when it's in the middle of the night and she doesn't want to be put down; but I also love watching her drift off to sleep in my arms. I love watching her stare into my eyes. I also love the smiles she gives me as she's being held. It's only been a month and a half but when I look at her I feel like I've known her for longer than that. Technically I did carry her for nine months before that but there is something indescribable about being able to physically carry her in my arms. She's starting to baby talk more and more and it's the cutest thing ever. I would pay money to understand and know what she has to say. I understand that she won't want to be a snuggle bug forever so instead of complaining about all the things I can't do with her in my arms I'm going to choose to take advantage of this time right now. I'm going to snuggle and hold her even closer to me because when it comes down to it there really isn't anything more important that I could be doing anyway. After all they DO grow up quickly and I do not want to blink for fear of missing out on anything.

First sleepy smile caught on camera

 

Snoozing at church

 And of course this is exactly what she's doing as I'm typing up this post. :)