Day before

I am going to miss her dearly tomorrow.  Twelve hour shift, plus the commute. I won't see her for over 13 hours.  Since her birth, I don't think I've gone more than an hour or two of separation.

Baby is having a tough time going to sleep tonight, even with the sleep routine spot on.  She's just not having it

Obviously tired, rubbing her eyes every chance she gets & making her little sleep sounds.  But my go-to side diagonal hold  couple with the "Nari Nari Nari Natalie" lullaby just isn't working.

She must sense my worry and anxiety

As a breather (for me, & cool down for baby), I laid her next to my face on the bed. She atretched, and enjoyed the sheets coolness.  She was just perfect, the adoring eyes as she reached for my face and hair.  I was about to reach for my phone to snap a photo, but just decided to relish that moment.  Brought me to tears