Last night I did what I do every night before I go to bed. I check on each of my kids, making sure they are covered up and whatnot. Part of me likes to just stand there and watch them sleeping. They look so peaceful....and quiet! :) When I went to check on Darren, he sat up and looked up at me, his eyes sleepy, his little boy hair sticking up every which way, his cute little cheeks a little rosy, and said "Mommy rock?" My heart melted just a little and I said "Sure Buddy, let's go rock". I picked him up and he snuggled into my arms and we headed to our chair to rock. As I rocked him there in the dark stillness, his sleepy body snuggled into me, his breathing even, tears came to my eyes. I couldn't believe how big he is already and I thanked God for him and prayed that he wouldn't grow up too fast. I asked God to keep him safe and help him to be a true man and to help me help him become that man. Maybe it was the late hour, maybe it was the darkeness, but whatever it was... I was glad I was there.
Seems like just a minute ago....
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