There are moments few and far between when I am reminded how much BB still needs me and I cherish them! If you haven’t noticed yet BB is one independent woman! She very much does her own thing and only asks for help when she absolutely needs it. That is what makes these moments all the more special!

Moments like:

• Waking up with her at night. Although it can leave me feeling like a zombie the next day and can make waking up for work that much harder I cherish these moments still. More often than not it is the best cuddle time I get! Lately she has fallen asleep curled up on my chest after nursing and I won’t lie I probably sit and rock her for an extra 20 minutes before returning her gently to her own crib.
• When she puts her hand on my chest while she nurses. I love this! I don’t know if it’s the extra endorphins fro the skin to skin contact or what but that just melts me.
• When she falls hard and needs some cuddles.
• When she just randomly comes over and gives me a hug.
• Occasionally she will get scared or overwhelmed and cling to be like a monkey.
• When she is fighting a nap but is actually exhausted and just needs someone to help her settle she will usually fight me at first but eventually let me rock her to sleep or at least to drowsy!

These are just a few things that I want to remember because I do all of these things with the mindset that this is the last time I might get to do that. She is growing up and I love every new stage but there are days when I just want my lump on a log baby back. The one that only wanted to sleep on my chest or in my arms.