There was time when Baby was first born, and for a good few months after, that she seemed to live on me. She would have her milk lying on me, sleep lying on me and be comforted whilst lying on me. It was frustrating at times; even going for a wee was difficult. For months I ate all my meals with one hand, as Baby would be sleeping on my chest.
As the months have turned into years, so many things have happened already. Her naps transferred to the car initially and have now almost stopped altogether. She still has a couple of bottles a day, but now instead of lying on me, she has them while playing. Her night time bottle has also moved to her bed, from mummy’s arms. I now sit beside her in the dark on the rocking chair until I know she is asleep.
The one thing that remains is film time cuddles. In recent months Baby’s concentration has improved so that she can now sit through a whole film. We have a very full family life and I don’t see the damage of TV, if the child has other interests and is engaged with outside activities and other children. Anyway, we watch a fair bit of TV, but the number of films we watch is now outweighing the kids shows.
If Baby is a little poorly or tired, she will lie on me, sometimes with a comforting bottle, and we will watch a film. Often she will reach her hand up to stroke my hair or my face. Such a tender and loving act from a little one.
I realise that this too won’t last forever, and it will soon disappear like those other special moments. Hopefully, to be replaced by different, but equally as wonderful ones. For now I will cherish our tv cuddles.
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