Now that Alyssa has spent the past ten months enjoying the freedom and exploration that comes along with walking, running, climbing and jumping, she’s decided that she can settle down and go back to her sweet, cuddly self.
Every afternoon we take a nap together. We strip down to our underclothes and get under the covers. I lay on my left side and Alyssa snuggles right next to me, her head tucked against my neck, her hands twining through my hair and twirling around my necklace. I kiss her forehead and tell her I love her, and she sighs and shuts her eyes a few moments before I do.
I think her baby brother enjoys this time as well, as he seems to give a few kicks and pushes, then settles down to sleep right along with us.
And every night after eating dinner and brushing our teeth, Alyssa and I snuggle up with a blanket in the recliner, and I rock her to sleep, and then carefully and gently carry her into her room and put her into her crib.
I cherish these moments.
I can’t wait for the future when I can do that with my kids.
Very cute story. lol.
awww, she’s precious!
That little recount just brought tears to my eyes. You are such an amazing mother Jenn. I hope to have the kind of relationship with my children as you have with yours.
aww, i can’t wait for aralyn to settle back into that. i miss the cuddles.
Awwww, she is so cute. ♥
You’re such a good mom.
That’s adorable. I think you’re a great mom.
aww your a wonderful mother!
It’s things like this that make me wish I had the urge to have children…
…okay, so maybe not. I’ll just live vicariously through my internet mommies. LOL!
It’s the little things that matter most. I love it!
aww that is so sweet.
Little sleeping beauty
I know the feeling. *melts*
Awwww…. how cute.
Aw thats so cute! Shes adorable!
Shes so gorgeous. That made my heart just go “aww”, its amazing that you can spend thi stime with your children, i read so many blogs and its just moms bitching about their children. They brought them into the world! they need to love them, because sooner or later, the time will have flown by, and they will have lost their chance.
Aww, its so amazing the pictures you capture. They are absolutely beautiful!
She is so precious!
That is the cutest thing. :D
Awh shes so beautiful. Is she looking forward to having a little brother?
It is amazing how peaceful babies look when they are asleep
How can someone not fall in love with this cutie?
AWWW..you make me want to have children. Yes, cherish these moments because they go by so fast. I’ve been visiting your blog for a while now, I think I commented maybe once a long time ago. I just wanted to say congrats on the new baby on it’s way and that you have a lovely family. I enjoy your wit and humor here.
Adorable! Naps together are always wonderful, though it’s hard to get to sleep sometimes because if you’re like me, you’ll spend a good amount of time just watching your little one sleep.
thats so sweet!!
sounds corny-but that brought tears to my eyes. i cant wait to have a baby of my own, sadly i miscarried recently. i want to enjoy everything life has to offer with bringing up a baby and growing with them teaching them and just being a mother. alyssa is so gorgeous you are a very lucky mother.
That’s so beautiful. :D
Aww, that sounds so comfy and adorable.
Happy late Mother’s Day!
Moments like that could be the cure to AND!
You’re such an amazing mum! Alyssa and Baby Boy are so lucky!
Awww, how sweet
Those are definately my favorite moments with AJ. Cuddling! Esp. right before we fall asleep. He still sleeps in our bed (I just can’t bear to be without him – although he can’t bear to be without me either. hehe.) and he’s always snuggled right up next to me, hogging my pillow and holding onto me as he sleeps. It feels so good.
AWWWW I do hope to be a mommy one day because this is precious!!!
Aw, Jenn, that entry made me all teary-eyed. I can’t wait to be a parent.
That is soooo sweet. I cannot to have a little girl or boy of my own.
Yea, sometimes you have to take a step back and enjoy what you have that very moment. I’m not a mother yet but I’ll believe it when they say that the younger years just scoot by so quickly.
Older mothers, including my own, are always explaining how those moments do not last long enough.
And your daughter is beautiful
Happy belated Mother’s Day Jen lol.. Sorry I’m so late. And congrats on making 30 weeks! Alyssa looks so cute! Believe it or not.. if I have a girl my boyfriend wants to name her Alyssa and if it’s a boy.. Johnathan.
you are a wonderful mother jenn! alyssa is growing up beautifully!
Awww, Jenn, that’s adorable. I can tell that Alyssa (and her future brother) are very very loved!
Aww, she’s such a little sweetie! I hope when I eventually have kids, they look so peaceful. I dont see that happening though so maybe I just wont have kids
Congrats on your upcoming son too… so exciting 
awwww babe that is so sweet. i am moved. i can’t wait to be pregnant. pray for me
It’s so cute how in love you are with your daughter. She seems lovely.
Hey Jen! I’ve been an avid reader, but never had enough courage to comment on anything. Well; it looks as though I found that courage, and here I am commenting. heehee. I’m so glad you love these moments. It’s priceless that words cannot describe it huh? All the things you mentioned in your blog, seems priceless. Well; I have nothing further to say. So I’ll go away now lol.
wow thats so cute.
wow it totally cut off the rest of my comment. lol
You have such a beautiful child. She is soooo cute! And that entry was very touching. The world needs more mothers like you.
She is adoreabe Jenn!
This is the sweetest blog I’ve ever read. I’m very happy for you. Bless you and your family, Jenn. xo
I’ve followed your blog for years, and I absolutely LOVE reading posts like this. I can see how much you’ve grown as a person since you’ve become a Mom. I love reading about your life and your experiences as a nurturing parent, one that can take a simple everyday experience and find a blessing in it. These years with our babies slip by so fast, I’m thrilled to watch you cherish yours. I can’t wait to read about your next baby! It won’t be long…
she is cute