Sweet Dreams

Many days I leave for work without getting to see, speak, or hug my baby girl.  It is probably the part of Atlanta I dislike most because I need to leave early in order to beat the traffic and not have my day eaten away.  And when I'm being diligent with my trainings and workouts I leave REALLY early!!! :)  Some days if I have to work late I may go the entire day without seeing my girl even though I didn't leave town.  It's the worst, but I love my work and it's part of the gig here in ATL.
Why all this?  To give you a little background for future reference for why putting you to bed means SOOOOOOO much to me!!!  It is pretty much my favorite part of the day.  We read stories together, which has gotten really fun because now instead of really reading we go through the books and I have you point out shapes, colors, different animals, and we often review the sounds those animals make.  You're so very smart.  Maybe a little too smart at times since our neighbors (UF graduates) have taught you the "gator chomp."  Every time we point out an alligator you immediately start the chomp! LOL
After our books we turn off the lights, snuggle up to each other and sing.  Sometimes we sing together, sometimes you sing to me, and sometimes I sing to you.  Often times you pick out the songs for us and even if we sing A, B, C's three times in a row it never gets old for either of us.  I love looking into your eyes and holding you closely.  I know this time is precious and fleeting, as even in the past two years you have gone form a little nugget that fit on my chest to a sweet toddler who sings with me and can no longer fit just on my chest.
One day I am going to put you to bed and you will realize how embarrassing my singing voice is and ask me just to stop singing.  One day you will no longer fit in my lap and snuggling will be few and far between.  But today, today you are still my baby and I want to savor and eat up every good night kiss I can.
All the sweetest dreams to you my love.