Rock-a-Bye Baby

I used to rock Charlie to sleep every night, but he has become such a good sleeper the past month and a half and doesn't need me anymore. The last couple of nights he has been having trouble going down on his own, so I have had to go in and help him get settled. Normally, Charlie won't let me hold him like a baby in my arms. He prefers to be held over my shoulder now. But tonight, he allowed me to cradle him in my arms and rock him in his big, comfy chair. It was so sweet. He cooed and ahhed while he played with my hair and face. He even shared his pacifier with me, which he thought was a very fun game. We sat together in the dark for probably 20 minutes, and I was amazed at the little person he has become. Time is passing by so quickly, and I want so badly to freeze moments like these and live in them forever. It is times like this that allow me to step back and reflect on what it means to love someone else so deeply and what a precious gift I have been given.