The Last Time

Excited at the beginning
Slowly fade to routine
Suddenly
Gone!
When was the last?
Will we ever know?

Some things abruptly end, but you don't know when it will be. The ending is hidden in the slow fade from routine to obscurity.

Baby naps seem to be one of those things.

My two-year-old is now an inconsistent napper. It is every other day or so.

Today, she fell asleep in my arms while rocking in her squeaky chair. That does not happen every time.

Life with children is full of these sweet moments. Some are cherished, some pass by hardly noticed, and some are skipped altogether in the hustle and bustle of life. Pause and enjoy these moments when you can. You might not realize that was your last time.