Dear Beebs,

Yesterday I worked a very long day and got home past your bedtime. I was so sad to miss you.
Your dad left for work and I got ready for bed. I kept listening for you with hopes that you would stir a bit and I would have to come check on you (and steal a kiss).

Eventually you began to cry and I went in to settle you down. When you saw me standing over your crib you smiled and began to do your little kicky dance. Against all my urges to just scoop you up, I just stroked your hair and tucked you back in and left the room.

About 20 minutes later I heard you cry again. Since you've been in the midst of teething you wake frequently through the night. This time I went in there and I grabbed you into my arms and held you tightly. You put your head on my chest and it sealed the deal; you were coming to play with me in my room!

Once in my bed you woke up fully and although I knew you should be sleeping, I soaked it all in happily. You laid in my arms and stared in my face and shoved your fingers up my nose or hooked your hands behind my teeth. You've been doing this a lot lately- exploring our faces, especially my mouth and teeth. I made you laugh for about 30 minutes straight. We cuddled. You rolled around and acted all silly. It was just what I needed after a long dreary day.

After an hour of this you began to rub your eyes and I was starting to fall asleep. I brought you back into your crib and tucked you in. We both fell asleep quickly, and I dreamed of your tiny face and fluffy hair.