Snug-a-snug

That's what I call it when Eliza is willing to snuggle up with me.  I know, a gross and blatant display of mommy-baby language.  I can't help myself.  I'm often asking for quick snug-a-snugs.  She, though, is invariably picky about when and for how long she is willing to give them.

I'm not a big proponent of co-sleeping, unless you're talking about my husband.  One of the things I love about marriage is that he is the last person I see before I fall asleep and the person I wake up to, even in the middle of the night when the womb and bladder aren't getting along.  As for kiddos in the bed, Nick and I agreed early on: we prefer to keep our bed to ourselves.  I can count on one hand the times Eliza has slept in bed with us (during moments of sheer desperation for sleep).  She has now developed a decided taste against sleeping with Mama and Daddy, and as far as the no-co-sleeping policy goes, that's fine.  But there are times I wish it was different.

I love to cuddle with my girl.  If you know the five love languages, one of mine is physical touch.  Which means I want to hug and kiss my kiddo quite often.  She doesn't mind, much.  But she is best at snuggling when she's tired or sleepy.  Or just out.  And then there are times I wish she'd lay down with me on the couch or on our bed and we could take a nap together.  But it's a no-go.  She hates having to lie down on our bed (she'd rather play) and really only goes to sleep in her car seat or in her own bed.

Currently, I'm listening to her moan and try to mutter with her binky in while she lays in her crib.  She was up at 5:30 this morning (no uncommon occurrence in our household), and it's time for some sleep.  I don't think she knows if she's willing to do it yet, though.  It's one of those mornings where I myself would love a nap, would love to snuggle down with her on my bed and take a good morning snooze together.  That pretty picture is not how things will go, though.  So I will let her roll around and muffle and moan and continue working away to get the laundry done.  Maybe I'll get a nap this afternoon.