You know that feeling that you have when you hold your baby, and they snuggle in real close, pushing their forehead into your chest, with the top of their head nestled in your arm – and you look down and see these perfect eyes, nose and lips and perfectly soft skin. And they look back up at you with an innocent possessive – your MY mom stare – and you know you would do ANYTHING to keep them safe and happy FOREVER.

Today, Jeremy and Bella were hanging out at the Y pool, and Audrey and I had a little alone time. And after her nap, she just wanted a little snuggle time, and I had one of those moments. Audrey just snuggled in, and then gave me one of her huge grins. I’m lucky – I get to have these moments all the time right now. She is so precious to me. I’m going to miss these moments. It is amazing to me how much a baby can communicate without being able to speak.

I remember when I would have them with Bella. Those snuggling moments are not nearly as often as they used to be now that she is 4. (Although the feeling that I would do anything to protect her and love her dearly still remains…) She would look at me with her soft brown eyes and (unable to say a word), just snuggle right into my chest.

I sure do love my girls. Wanted to have a written reminder of that moment today for every time I get frustrated with something silly in the future.