In the still of the night…
“Mom. I can’t sleep”, my seven-year-old says. It is way past his bedtime. And we have a big day tomorrow.
“Will you lay by me? He pleads.
How can I look into those sweet little eyes and say “no?”
Afterall, it is about the only time he wants to cuddle these days. So I take the opportunity. Besides, I know exactly how to put him to sleep in a matter of minutes - three minutes tops.
I take one of his hands, which ever is free, into both of mine. I tell him to concentrate on the warmth and the softness enveloping his hand.
It doesn’t take long. He starts snoring a light, little boy snore. And my job is done. What can I say? I’m really good at putting people to sleep.
This post is dedicated to two super awesome chicks Cindy and Ashley who are inspiring me to continue to write this blog. LOVE you both! And thank you for that gift.
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By raisingz, July 23, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
That was so sweet! I was so excited to see your post on my dashboard this morning. It is always a treat to visit your blog
Could you come and put me to sleep? I haven’t slept well in weeks 
By Carrie, July 23, 2009 @ 8:55 pm
No matter how old they get, little boys still want their moms once in a while.
By Mrs. Schmitty, July 23, 2009 @ 11:38 pm
I just got the sweetest picture in my head from your post!
By Farrell, July 25, 2009 @ 1:22 pm
You’re hired! I need you. Please arrive at my house at 8:45pm every night. Thank you.
By Ferienwohnung Italien, July 26, 2009 @ 5:58 am
That is so beautiful. creates a picture of a mom and her son.
By becky, July 30, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
awww what a sweetie.
i’m so glad you’re still blogging too.i’ve wanted to shut mine down a few times and everytime i don’t and then i’m glad i didn’t.
By Hip Mom's Guide, July 30, 2009 @ 8:16 pm
I used to be wary of creating bad bedtime habits, but I quickly learned that the older they get the less opportunities we have to just BE with our kids. If one of them asks me to stay with him for a bit now, I do so happily, and wish it wouldn’t end so soon.
By Melody, August 3, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
I am glad you are being inspired to keep writing this blog!
By JJ - The Laundress, August 4, 2009 @ 4:07 pm
I love this post.
I’ve missed you.
By Jakki, August 5, 2009 @ 1:35 pm
so sweet… now that I’ve got teen’s those memories of childhood are SO important…its not that we are not close its just that time goes by so fast and before you know it, your baby is going to high school…
By abunslife, August 5, 2009 @ 6:41 pm
You can come and put me to sleep anytime. Wait, that sounded a little gay….I don’t mean it like that…I just can’t sleep and if you can help, I’m all for it!