And the little one said.....mama

My littlest baby is near and dear to my heart these days.  Literally, she would spend every moment if she could, snuggled up in my arms.  I went for a run the other day and the little turkey spent 45 minutes in her daddy's arms wailing and calling out for her "mama".  It doesn't stop when the lights go out.  This morning, she woke at 5, after a fitful sleep peppered with coughing fits.  I felt a nudge to my back to rouse me and tell me, "she's calling for you".  Ain't that convenient?  I went and though I tried to sneak out without her in my arms, the moment I closed the door and heard the muffled whimper of a babe in need of some snuggles from her mom, I was putty.  I took her into my bed and though I was up till all hours working on something EXTREMELY EXCITING that I am dying to show you all, I was actually quite content to bring that little darling into bed.  I held her so tightly and would have gladly held on to that moment forever.  The truth is at her age, you don't really know how many of those middle of the night mama calls there are going to be.  Ty hasn't had one in years and Mags, well, frankly she prefers her Daddy's snuggles.  So, I'll take the love and adoration from my wee-est little babe and I will enjoy these fading moments of being her number 1.  Frankly, I'm just as in love with her.  How could I not be?

On a side note:  What can I do for a coughing 2 year old?  Nothing?  She is up all night coughing her brains out, what is there for her?  Suggestions?

 

Comments

[Lisa-Renee]

honey and lemon together on a spoon.

cool mist humidifier in the cougher's room

sitting in the foggy bathroom while someone's showering

saline sinus rinses

[Katie]

Hands down my favorite picture!!! I thought it was Mags with all the photo talent. You're pretty lucky to have such gorgeous girls.

[Shannon B.]

Health links suggested once to me to have my daughter drink warm apple juice before bed, seems to calm her if she's in a coughing fit. They also suggested the honey and lemon trick too!

[shayla]

Wish I could look that cute in a headband!!!

[Lisa P.]

Garlic Tea. My MIL swears by the stuff! You boil some water with a clove or two of garlic. Let it cool a little and then you can add lemon and honey. It is supposed to help any thing happening in your chest. Shes given it to both my babes and it works.

[Shauna]

Could she be any cuter??? I LOVE that photo!

It is so tough at that age when you aren't able to give them anything. Last year when Sarah was finally old enough to take cough syrup she refused to...so you can't win. I did find the Triaminic thin strips for coughs (they melt on their tongue)that she will now take, but those are of course only recommended for age 6 and up. Feel better soon Sadie!

[The Mommas]

wow - she is adorable. i always give my boys honey before bed when they are coughing - it's a miracle worker and vicks on the souls of their feet.

hope sads is on the mend soon.

b