La Lou

This phrase was coined when Gabby was just a little one & learning to say "I Love You". It actually made its way down the line and was used by Braly and now by Morgan. And Morgan sure is using it to make her momma's heart melt. About 40 minutes ago I took Morgan up to her room to read her a story (10 Little Ladybugs), sing to her, and lay her down for her nap. She is so adorable that I nearly started crying (I know I'm a big sap, I can't help but enjoy my sweet baby). While I sing to her, she often puts her face really close to me so we are cheek to cheek or her cheek is very close to my mouth as I sing. Well she also does this cute thing & pushes that sweet cheek to my mouth so I will kiss her and then she keeps doing it throughout the songs that I sing. She has the biggest, grandest smile on her face while she is doing it & her giggle makes me laugh as she enjoys momma's kisses. Sometimes she pauses for a little bit so I actually make it through part of the song before she smooshes that cheek up for kisses again. I totally love putting her down for naps now. The special time with her is so meaningful to me.

It's not always been like this but naps have always been better than betime but now both times for bed are looking good and maybe that's why I am reveling in all the 'loves'. Oh and this little girl keeps telling her momma, I La Lou, I La Lou, over and over and over again. I don't think I could tire of hearing that. It's too bad she won't stay this little for much longer. Sometimes I think time should just stand still so I can enjoy every moment more and more. I think the hardest part of being a mom is not the picking up after, the putting away, or the disciplining but rather the letting go and always moving forward. Maybe that's why I enjoy scrapbooking so much. It gives me a chance to mull over the memories a little longer as I watch my sweet 3 grow.