But you still fell asleep on the way home. I lay you down on the couch and you continued to sleep. You woke up an hour later- eyes half sleepy with the sweetest smile for me- almost like you had a special secret you were sharing with me. A special secret and love. This is the smile you always give me when you first wake up, it is my favorite.
You sit up and cuddle with me, then scoot over only to lay back down again. A minute later you sit back up, the movements and static in the air are very apparent in your hair.
I can't help but smile, and take a picture of course.Later as I try and get a few things done, you bring your drawing board over to me and put it on my lap to show me what you have done- when I look, you look right into my eyes not looking away making sure I really see.
You erase the picture and draw another, loops, circles, swirls. You look back up again- looking longer than most adults would deem comfortable. Your eyes seem to be piercing- challenging me, ensuring that I am really there- really watching your every move, truly present.
And those eyes, that gaze- it has worked. I am fully yours.
Aww. He is such a sweetie. Those eyes are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteawww, what a sweet post. Our babies do have a way of capturing our hearts
ReplyDeleteAdorable! =)
ReplyDeleteHaha! CUTIE!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing post!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful eyes he has.
aaaaaaaaaaaawwww! Hurt me with cuteness! :)
ReplyDeletePrecious moments!! I love this!
ReplyDeleteOh that is so adorable and touching! The moments only a mom can really feel and appreciate.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! He does beautiful eyes!
ReplyDeleteSo so cute
ReplyDeleteI love the first wake up face. :)
ReplyDeleteAwwwww....beautimus!!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!!
ReplyDeleteOh my Lord, he is adorable. There is nothing sweeter than the sleepy wake up of a toddler. I'd be caught up in him too.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! I love it.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this post just melts the heart.
ReplyDeleteSweet little eyes! When Nolan wakes up he's always a little confused lol. This is such a sweet post!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! It makes me miss Flintstone.
ReplyDeleteI love the way his eyes look when he first wakes up - they're so big.
Such a well written post. Love it.
How could anyone resist those eyes! And that "just woke up" hair! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo terribly sweet to get a peek into your day. Love that you're so present.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteLove. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post!!! He is a doll.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Beautiful written words of love!
ReplyDeleteMy sweet little buddy.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love his static hair, too cute. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a doll. Isn't it amazing the kind of hold they can have on us.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post! I love it! He's so handsome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. I love that picture with the bed head, simply adorable!
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone could resist those eyes.
ReplyDeleteI love that picture with the pacifier in his mouth. It's a look I know so well, the messy hair the baby-irresistableness. It makes me sigh and feel a little sad about a time when I won't have a baby anymore.
ReplyDeleteHe is definitely a keeper. What a darling to connect like that!
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