Every Time

As I mentioned in an earlier post, my Belle has been sick (swine flu...or as she refers to it...the "slime" flu). Today she turned a corner and started feeling better. We've basically had the last four days together just spending some quality mommy/daughter time with each other and she's gotten quite attached. We've been doing crafts, watching movies, basically whatever she wants... . You know when your little ones are sick, they just want to cuddle. I'm very thankful for that. When she's well, Shelby usually doesn't sit still long enough to let me hold her for very long. Ben has always been my long-term snuggle buddy.

So today, she was laying on the couch and I was beside her. I told her I'd be right back and she grabbed me and said, "Noooooooo. I'll miss you."

"I've just got to go put the sheets in the dryer, baby. I'll be right back."

Reluctantly she released me then got the biggest smile on her face. She had come up with a grand plan.

"Okay momma, you can go. BUT every time you leave me, you HAVE to give me a hug."

No problem there. I'll always be available for that.