Puzzle Pieces

Bedtime Routine is one of my favorite times of the day. It is the time I get to unwind after a long day. It is my quiet time in a dark room, with peaceful music and my son. I love how Kris and I complete the routine together. Each of us have our own part. We both spend sometime with Jonah before he eats and look forward to this time when he likes to smile a lot. Bedtime routine is one of my favorite times of the day.

For nine months I thought a lot about getting to meet our little boy. I thought about the nights we would give him a bath and the time we would spend with him before he would go to bed. I sit here every night after Jonah has finished his bottle holding him curled up in my arms. He fits perfectly, tucked away at my side like the piece that completes the puzzle of our family. I sit in this dark peaceful room and place the bridge of my nose on his forehead and it is a perfect match. I do this to bring in the smells of a baby at the end of the day, after his bath. I take in the smells of lotion and sweetness that only comes from a baby.

I wonder how long these peaceful moments at bedtime will last. I know they will not go on forever. No matter how much longer Jonah lets me hold him and snuggle, I will have these moments to remember. I will revisit these memories and instantly feel the relaxation take over, smile to myself as I remember the smell of my baby boy and never forget this time spent with my son. Tonight I cherished this time spent with my son. I pray to God in thanksgiving for all of the blessings and miracles he has placed in my life. I prayed in thanksgiving for having the opportunity to be a mom.