Tonight, Paigee was getting tired, grumpy. It was a bit early for bed, and all I wanted to do was put her to sleep, and be. Be alone, work on a project, read a few blogs. Ugh, the frustration at times, when we search for any little morsel of aloneness. However, she wouldn't have it. So I gave up my notion of working on a project, or blogging, or cleaning, and we got ready for bed, and got baby, and started reading. This makes Paiger very happy. Undivided attention, and books and baby! I let go of it all, and we had happy alone time. We read, and sang, and signed! and cuddled. We were laying there, and I was gazing in her beautiful eyes and I so wished I magically had a camera with me. So, in all my sweetness, I asked Paige if I could go get my camera and take her picture. 21 month old lovely said yes, and I did. Tonight's bedtime could have been torturous, but instead, it was fabulous!
how nice that things turned around to give you happy intead of frustration. sometimes, it's hard to do a total change of plans & give yourself to the kids rather than accomplish what we'd wished to get done. but at least the end result was good!
ReplyDeleteyeah, I just got a small pang reading this, because I often shuffle the kids off to bed as quickly as humanly possible so I can get to ME time. I did have a really nice few nights putting my little guy to bed recently though.
ReplyDeleteLove texture twist! Thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. My kids love to be read to as well. Glad your bedtime was a good one. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice texture -- gives it a nice "old" look.
ReplyDeleteLove the texture, it feels so warm and loving. Teresa
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little girl to let you take her photo especially when she is tired!! I know the feeling of just wanting to be alone but realizing my kids need me more sometimes. Don't be scared of your LR!! Install that bad boy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story. My children are all grown now, and I so miss those opportunities to snuggle. Wonderful that you documented this lovely moment.
ReplyDeleteFabulous orange glow and textures. Savor this time with your wee one. My son turned 15 yesterday and the time flew! The photo is timeless and precious.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet...love it!
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always so heartfelt :) Sometimes you need to just surrender to the moment & you did & so rewarding in the end...what a precious capture!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story and such an expressive photo! It's so true - sometimes when we surrend our will we really get what we wanted all along! : ) Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteoh this is lovely... you totally stayed in the present moment... and it was beautiful.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing.... and being a part of texture tuesday! so sweet...
xxo, kim
I hope you didn't have to wake her up to take the photo! That would be wrong. Hah! Great shot of your little one. She's darling.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
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