Comfort Zone

Dear Mackenzie,

I like the way you say "meet-ium" for the word "medium." I also like that you always want to hug me! You constantly ask me, "Can I hug you?" and it is so sweet. Yesterday, we were hugging after you came home from school and when I tried to let go, you held onto me and said, "I'm not done yet!" Then you closed your eyes, pressed your face against my stomach and looked so content while we hugged for several more minutes.

At night, you are doing really well sleeping on your own in your room, though you do wake up at least once every night and call out for me. I often wake up in the middle of the night to you calling, "Mama, can you come?" You always sound scared, but you calm down as soon as you see me enter your room. I usually hug you and tell you to go back to sleep and you smile at me and say, "Okay, Mama." Sometimes, you ask to do our nighttime routine again:

Me: Good night! I love you!
You: Good night! I love you!

Me: Sweet dreams!

You: Sweet dreams!

Me: See you in the--

You: Morning!
Me: Who's my favorite little girl?

You: Me!

Me: Who's your favorite mama?

You: You!

And then we link our pinkies and kiss them. I love how our mantra calms you down. I also love that my hugs, kisses and even just appearance can make you feel better--and I hope they always will.

Love,

Mom