Moments like these

This morning I sat in the nursery feeding Samantha her bottle before her nap time.  She snuggled quietly against me, happily slurping away, while holding a clump of my hair in her hand.  This is our normal routine during bottle time (unless she's feeling fiesty and forgoes the hair for sticking her fingers up my nose) and I love it.  It's quiet time with my beautiful child, and it gives me time to just enjoy her babyhood.

I spend a lot of time running around, cleaning up after her messes, stacking blocks to have them knocked down, cooking, cleaning, laundry...the list goes on and on.  We also have Samantha's music class, her little tumbling class, her playdates and the never-ending stream of appointments.  My calendar is busier now than it ever has been.

I forget sometimes how important it is to stop and snuggle.  My baby girl tries to remind me of this, by stopping in middle of playing and crawling to me for a hug and kiss. It's something that I treasure and need more of.  It warms my heart, makes me grateful, and keeps me grounded in today not dwelling on the past.

Moments like these are my "touchstones" during the day.  Feeding my baby, snuggling up with my pups, lying in bed reading books with my husband.  I am truly blessed and my heart is full today.