Velcro babies

[Fuschia]

My 2 yo has always loved to be held and carried, but at the moment he wants to be continually in my arms, and it is hard work. While trying to wash my hair in the shower earlier while holding a naked and slippery toddler, I just stopped for a minute and thought how deliciously snuggly his little body is and how his head just nestles in the crook of my neck. Wont be long till he is long and leggy like the others. He will never again be that little heavy bundle I used to drape over my shoulder or who would sleep on my chest.

I think today when all 4 are fighting for a slice of my lap, I will try to stop and appreciate the cuddles for the joy they are.

[Fuschia]

Which suddenly made me think of this

[bluesuperted]

Wow F what are you trying to do to us? (Specifically 1 month post partum me!) that was so lovely - both your comment and that video. It's so true. I'm already cherishing every moment of newborn-ness with no 2 and lamenting how old and big no 1 is now (at only 2.8)... But yes we think it will last forever, every phase, every delight and every challenge and it won't, that's the real certainty!

Thank you for sharing and for the lovely, sob-wrenching reminder to really savour the cuddles and the little, ordinary moments...

xx

[RenF]

What a load of schmaltz...

She said wiping away the tears and snot.

[Fuschia]

By the end of school holidays I usually feel as if I am going bonkers, but I know one day I will miss it.

[Lochie]

My daughter is now 1 and has just realised the concept of trying to fight for the space on my knee by biting her big brother on the bum to get him off...and when she finally gets him off she gives him the smuggest look i've ever seen.

Not quite sure why but it warms the cockles of my heart more than anything else!!

[Saffron]

made me think of this thread... http://www.today.com/moms/carry-study-finds-its-good-hold-your-baby-1C9509635