Lullabies

Nothing on earth makes me feel more mom-ish than being able to sooth my crying child by wrapping her in a cuddle in our "big blue chair" and sing to her to calm her down. Feeling her sobs slow down while her head is tucked under my chin, feeling her breathing slowly return to normal while she cuddles up while I sing "The stars are out, the moon is out..." - that's what being a mom is all about. My kiddo is growing up so quickly - I treasure these little moments where I still have the power to soothe her. I pray that I'll be able to retain some of that ability to make things better, to be someone she always turns to when she is troubled.