Singing lullabies

An "OMG, I'm Tesla's mother" moment. She had a hard time falling asleep tonight. Rather needy. So after several attempts giving her space to put herself to sleep which did not work, I went in her room, got her out of the crib, held her and swayed as I sang a Japanese lullaby. There is a huge closet mirror in her room. So as she slumped over me, sucking her thumb, and I sang to her, I caught a glimpse of myself (then walked to the living room to get my phone so I could capture the moment). I saw myself as Tesla's mother. She needed me tonight. I held her and sang to her. Her eyes got droopy. She fell asleep in my arms. I am needed to provide comfort and love to her. I am her mother, and my desire to provide what she needs to be happy and secure is strong. I love it.

Comments

[Brandy]

I love this entry. So sweet and touching.

[Ele]

I wish this had a [this is good] box for me to check a la vox!