Settle

There is nothing more soul settling than hearing her gentle footsteps through the fog of sleep and feeling her settle her soft, sleepy baby bones into the crook of my neck.
The weight of her on my chest.
And when I'm really lucky, her sweet, baby soft hand stroking my arm or holding my hand as she settles back into sleep.
And hearing her breathing slow and deepen.
Nope.
There is nothing better than that.
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In centers

Sweet treats

Had the sweetest little birthday this year.
I am thankful for good love and good souls to give me the best day I could have imagined, and not have allowed me to stay home and wallow. It was the first birthday in as long as I can remember that the day was all mine, every surprise detail planned out with my thoughts and wishes at heart. It. Was. Amazing.
Definitely my best birthday ever. Without a doubt.
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Sick puppy

Puppy is sick. After 2 days of excruciating tossing and turning and nights spent crying, I took her to a clinic to have her checked out.
103 fever.
Raging ear infections.
She slept through her assessment and a good hour after. My baby who never has slept in public in her life, including when she was a newborn.
Some high dose antibiotics ordered. Hopefully she will be back to her own self soon. This mama is tired from late night fevers and minimal sleep!

Yule logs and ukuleles

Christmas was amazing.
I was literally catered to after working an 18 hour shift the night before. Got to see my family, got overloaded with amazing gifts, and got to see my little love open her presents. This year was fun.
So magical.
We spent the following few days relaxing, loving and playing with all our new toys.
What's better than that?
I hope your Christmases were merry!