Dear Cason-

You've been waking up more in the middle of the night the last three nights. The first two nights I was frustrated. Tonight I tried to embrace it. I listened to your breath. Felt the softness of your hair and head on my cheek. Saw your tiny mouth smile as you dreamed. Matched the rhythm of my breath to the rise and fall of your chest. Felt the lightness of your hand resting over my heart and I sighed. I know it won't be like this forever. The sleepless nights will disappear along with your smallness that fits under my chin and on my chest, and so tonight I exchange my dreams for you because I know one day I'll be dreaming to have this moment all over again.

Mama