One of the things that I remember most about Evan from when he was an infant was how much he loved to be held and snuggled. I vividly recall, during my 10 weeks of maternity leave, that each day, Evan would fall sound asleep on my shoulder, and I would try with all of my might to lay him down in his bassinet so I could take a shower, do some dishes, or tackle a load of laundry. But, as soon as I released him from my arms, he would suddenly wake up and start crying. Then, as soon as I picked him up and held him on my shoulder, he would fall sound asleep again, so I would give in and hold him until he woke up from his nap. That boy just wanted to snuggle…
Through the years, he has continued to love snuggle time – with me, with my husband, with his brother, with his sister, with our dog, and with his stuffed animals.
Well, Evan and I both had tough days today. I was not feeling well, and the day seemed to drag on. I honestly couldn’t wait to get home and relax on the couch with a comfy pillow and warm blanket. Evan got in trouble at school, and as a result, we took his two favorite trains, Annie and Clarabel, away for the night. So, when I arrived home, longing to lay down on the couch, my little boy was in the middle of a total and complete meltdown.
I immediately knew what Evan and I both needed. I quickly changed my clothes, turned on the Spurs game, and sat down on the couch to snuggle my little boy. Suddenly his mood changed, and I felt better, too. With his head on my shoulder and my arms around him – just like when he was an infant – I held him until we were both comfortable and calm. Ahhh, all was right in our worlds! So, today’s great thing about Evan is that he is a master snuggler.
31 Days for Evan – Julie’s Streak for Pediatric Stroke Awareness
