Morning hugs

Sep 18th, 2006 by Accidental Thinker

Maia and her Daddy may have a daily morning ritual, but Noah and I have one of our own. Every morning before going off to daycare, I get the best, and I mean THE BEST, hugs. Noah is at his snuggliest in the mornings, willing to let me hold him for an extended cuddle while he simultaneously rests his head on my shoulder and pats my back. How could anyone not love such a sweet and affectionate little boy?

I have to cherish these moments while they last, because Noah is growing up on us. He can write his name now, and he drew his first family picture last week. And he’s losing the baby pudge. My round little baby is getting so lean! He’s not allowed to grow up. He’s just not! I wish all kids could stay this age forever. It’s my very favorite.

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6 Responses to “Morning hugs”

on 19 Sep 2006 at 5:48 am1cassie-b

My children are older now, and it’s nice to be reminded of how nice it was when they were little. We had lots of fun then, and we’re still having fun with them, it’s just different – and not nearly so cuddly.

It’s so wonderful to enjoy your children. Nice to love the age they are rather than waiting for them to be a different age. Each stage in their lives seems so short.
on 19 Sep 2006 at 4:36 pm2Jolynn

This is the same feeling I have about my 10 month old. Stop getting older! Stop growing! It makes me sad and excited all at the same time.
on 19 Sep 2006 at 9:21 pm3Paul N.

I’ve got grandkids that do the same things. Nice.
on 24 Sep 2006 at 9:53 am4Mike

Cute. Yep, they do that! 😉
on 24 Sep 2006 at 3:18 pm5Fred

Those were the good old days. Now, all they want is a new car. Sigh.
on 24 Sep 2006 at 10:28 pm6wordwhiz

Awww… I bet you’re a fabulous mom! They grow up too fast.

The other day, I took my son who will turn 13 next week to the park. We went hiking in the woods. At one point, he took my hand and said, “Do you mind if I hold your hand?” I said, “Of course not.” He told me his Dad doesn’t hold his hand anymore because he doesn’t want PacMan to look like a nerd to his friends. PacMan added, “There’s no one I know out here in the woods.”

At 13, they won’t hug you like that in public. They try to be tough, responding to “I love you” with “Okay” or “I know”, but deep down, they still like it when you hold their hand. And you still get those hugs sometimes, when there’s no one else around to witness it!!

🙂