Savoring in 2012

January 2, 2012September 30, 2015 Lindsey P. Brackett

I rocked my baby today

all heavy arms and warm body

tucked in close to mine.

Usually she just asks for her bed

and climbs in and there’s no snuggles with mommy

but today she wanted me to hold her

and kiss those sweet curls

that topple all down her

almost two year old head.

She won’t be the baby much longer

and she won’t want to rock

for many more afternoons.

But today we savored.

Each other.

The quiet.

The wind in the trees outside her window

and the warmth of soft blankets and

old glider rockers.

Savor

is my resolution

my only commitment

for this New Year.

The chance to revel in every moment

every full plate

and torn pair of jeans

every

small blessing in disguise.

Published by Lindsey P. Brackett

When I'm not wrangling four kids and a middle school classroom, I sit on my back porch in the mountains and write southern fiction that's short and long. I believe in Jesus, library fines, supper at the table, the Edislow life, and strong coffee. Pretty much in that order. View all posts by Lindsey P. Brackett

2 thoughts on “Savoring in 2012”

April says:

January 4, 2012 at 1:23 am

what a great word for the new year. a word that will not disappoint! enjoy savoring those sweet moments with your little ones, even the “big” little ones.

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Garretts says:

January 6, 2012 at 9:55 pm

i secretly love that about once a week Sam will request to “rock rock” at naptime or again after we've gotten up from the chair after bedtime story and prayer. it's a sweet moment that i know is fleeting and will savor as long as i can.

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