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It was two hours past bedtime and I could hear small giggles and colliding of toys coming from my youngest son’s bedroom.
I put on my “Mom” face, walked in and sternly told the boys they needed to go to sleep.
I headed back to my room to do more work.
Fifteen minutes later, I looked up and saw a little face peeking out from behind my door.
“Mom, can I sleep with you?”
I looked at my computer, back at my son standing there holding his favorite toy and decided I was going to live in the moment.
I turned off the computer, scooped up my five-year-old, and placed him in my bed.
I laid down next to him and felt his little hands wrap around my neck. With his nose pressed up against mine, he reached out and gave me a kiss on my cheek.
“I love you mom.”
I laid there holding him, not wanting this moment to end.
His breathing became more steady and his head calmly rested on my chest.
I squeezed him a little tighter.
I am living in the moment.
I’m linking up with Pour Your Heart Out
When was the last time you “lived” in the moment?
Part of my Year of Growth series.
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Oh yes this. Perfectly this.
Galit Breen´s last [type] ..Softly Focused
Thank you
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Heart. Squeezed. I had to tell my daughter last night that she couldn’t snuggle with mommy (we’d gotten in a bad habit over Christmas break) because neither of us sleep that well. It broke my heart.
Amber´s last [type] ..Is It Still Christmastime, Mommy?
I know it’s so hard. My 5 yr old ends up in our bed almost every night and eventually I end up in his bed {true story}. 3 people in a queen bed is too much!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
How sweet! The other night the kids and I were watching tv. I’m pretty sure it was just a hockey game so nothing special. My son grabbed a blanket , curled up next to me and said he wanted to snuggle. Of course I couldn’t say no.
Evonne´s last [type] ..Stay out of the kitchen
So sweet, love that!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
These moments are so fleeting, it’s good to surrender to them as often as you can.
(visiting via PYHO)
Tara R.´s last [type] ..I Will…
You are so right…these are the moments we’ll look back on and remember
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Living the moment is often so hard. I’m glad you were able to do it and enjoy that sweet moment with your son!
Kmama´s last [type] ..Four Christmases
Thank you!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Such a great post. I need to do this more often
Barbara @ Footprints in the Sand´s last [type] ..Two Different Babies
Thanks, I think we all do!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
you are better than I! I have a difficult time living in any moment–I am usually so far ahead of myself or feeling sentimental about the past… lovely.
wendy @ mama one to three´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday: This Is Our Holiday Card
Yes I do that too, I think we all do. Sometimes it’s nice to break the rules
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
I love those moments. And realize that they won’t last forever.
Shell´s last [type] ..Pour Your Heart Out: What Pour Your Heart Out Means
You are so right!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
So sweet Tina!!! I have had those exact moments often… and when you give in and live in the moment it is a priceless feeling.
Corine´s last [type] ..National Weigh-In Day .
Yes you are right and makes you feel good – goes along with how I want to change things in 2012.
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Last month presented a lot of those moments. We lost my mom and my youngest seemed to be taking it in stride. Until the visitation. But he has hugged much tighter, opened up much louder about how he feels and I am holding him as tight to give him some peace about it all.
Angel´s last [type] ..And then she was gone
Awe I am so sorry about your mom. This is the time to be with your family and enjoy each moment with them
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
This reminds me of a perfect “Just Write” post you could link up with at The Extraordinary Ordinary! Just lovely. Also, must say that I love the name of your blog. Even though my older son (of two boys) adores pink, I related immediately.
Jessica@Team Rasler´s last [type] ..One little resolution
Thank you! So funny my 3 yr old HATES pink…he won’t eat out of a pink bowl or color with a pink crayon…crazy kid!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Awww…so sweet. Yes, I co-sleep with my son but I just treasure these kinds of moments. Living the moment can be so sweet.
Maureen | Tatter Scoops´s last [type] ..Nickle Town On My Mind
Yes it can. These are the moments we’ll remember {and them too}.
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
I love cuddles! Our 4 year old still climbs in bed with us most nights and it doesn’t bother me one bit
Marissa Sladek´s last [type] ..PYHO: Dear Lady at Kmart
Yes my 5 yr old still does. Every morning I wake up and he is in btw us….he is such a cuddlier!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
I’m with you. I enjoy moments like that from time to time. Kids grow so quickly. Those moments will not last forever. I’m happy you grabbed hold of it!
Jaime´s last [type] ..I Fought Some Bullies Once
You are so right! We have to enjoy them.
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Such a sweet moment to relish! As they get older they are few and farther between.
Jackie´s last [type] ..In a mood
I know {sniff sniff}.
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
I did this last night too. My baby was sick and crying. We were up from 1ish on. But, at 4 – when I decided I needed at least 2 hours to sleep… I really didn’t want to put him down. Because he’s a heart melter too. Love this. I might come back and read it a few more times because it just hits so close to home. Kristen
Kristen´s last [type] ..I Have NO idea what I’m doing!
Awe thank you! Yes my 5 yr old is so affectionate. He says to me, “Mom I don’t like sleeping alone. You make me warm and I love snuggling with you.” So cute!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Awwwww, SQUEEEEEEE! Love this
What a beautiful, precious moment you shared.
Thank you
He melts my heart!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
SO cute!!!!! I love those moments!!!
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation´s last [type] ..Kick Ass T-Shirts
Me too, gotta grab them!
I’m all about savouring those tender moments.
So glad that you did!
Me too!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Too sweet. Probably last night when I played “choo choo” while giving the boys their bath. I was there when Thomas the Train fell off a ledge and drown. Ahhh, good times with my boys
molly´s last [type] ..2012 blogging resolutions & a question
So cute…yes we play super heroes in the bath tub…gotta love boys!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
There have been many moments like that. I am doing something else and my son looks at me and says “Mom I want to ….. with you”. I have learned to stop whatever I am doing and give my kid that attention. They are only little for such a short amount of time that we must live in the moment. Whatever it is we are doing it can wait.
Nolie´s last [type] ..Happy New Year 2012 (Wordless Wednesday)
You are so right! It’s hard to live in the moment, but I’m trying to do it more often. Good for you!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
You’ve captured such a sweet moment of being a mom – perfectly! This reminds me to soak up all these wonderful moments in my own life as well.
p.s. I’m happy to find another SITS friend!
Ann´s last [type] ..How Not To Overparent Your Kids (And Love Them Better)
Thank you for stopping by! Yes we need to soak these moments up!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
I love that feeling of holding and snuggling with our little ones, more precious then words can describe sometimes
Nikki O´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday: Brothers #WW
My hubby says I snuggle with the boys more than him…he is probably right
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Swoon. This is perfect. I am glad you did that. I don’t always do those things
when they ask, and I need to say yes more, not worry about what I’m in the middle of.
Don’t get me wrong I don’t either, but trying to make more of an effort.
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Those moments are so important….
JamieAnne´s last [type] ..Why teenagers are like zombies, an odd birthday post
Yes they are!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Good for you! Soak it up!!
Adrienne´s last [type] ..Why do we judge young mothers so harshly?
Thank you! I am trying to soak them up when I can
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
I love little moments like that. It’s hard to say no to such innocent little kiddos isn’t it?
Courtney Kirkland´s last [type] ..Working Mom Guilt
You are right! I know I’ve had to tell my boys “not now” and I feel horrible. Trying to make a better effort at not doing this.
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
Love this post! What a great decision! I have what I think might be a live in the moment – moment!
Tonight, while I was blog reading, honey bunny called me over to his computer to show me that a man he mentored a long time ago has now surpassed him. (We are long since retired). Rather than be envious of this person surpassing his highest achievement in his career, he was so proud of him that he was bursting with it.
I immediately got up and hugged my honey bunny. To me, it takes a great man to be proud of the achievements of others rather than be envious.
I don’t know if it qualifies as a living in the moment…but I was bursting with pride for my guy…and the guy he had mentored.
Ann´s last [type] ..Baba Ganoush
Love this! Thank you for sharing!
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
So many parents don’t make that decision, good for you!
Hutch´s last [type] ..PYHO: The Secret
Thank you, he was too cute not too
Tina @ Life Without Pink´s last [type] ..Living In The Moment
That’s the only way to do it. Sometimes the work and chores can wait because they are only little once.
Michelle´s last [type] ..Introducing Baby Brown
You are so right! It’s a good thing to remember!
That is so sweet. I’m with you. I try not to let convention wisdom get the best of me and let my son sleep with me when he needs it too.
Glamamom´s last [type] ..JESSICA SIMPSON GIRLS’ LINE LAUNCH
Me too…they are only little for so long
Oh, perfect. I’ve been trying to do that more too, and when it ends up like that it’s totally worth it.
Robin | Farewell, Stranger´s last [type] ..My One Word
You are right!
Good for you. Living in the moment is tricky on the best of days, let alone when the computer is staring back at you…
tracey just another mom´s last [type] ..The Cutest Puppy Ever
Yes…I can’t say I do this all the time, but I am really trying to make more of an effort.
Oh yes, I need to do this more. Except wait…my kids pile into my bed every night and kick and squirm and basically make sleep impossible
I need to take that time to enjoy a few precious moments with them, let them fall asleep on me and then softly move them back to their beds.
Putting the computer away is everything to our kids, I am so glad you did it! Snuggles are awesome!
Brittany {Mommy Words}´s last [type] ..Sharing Grief: 5 Months After Losing our Baby
Yes we do that! Or some nights I get up and go into my son’s room and sleep in his bed, by myself!
You made a beautiful choice! I am on a journey to choose what matters over daily distraction because those moments, like the one you experienced, are the ones that make life worth living. So happy to find other parents making the same choice. LOVELY!
Thank you for stopping by!
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