This is what Chanley asked me night as I was tucking her into bed. After I told her sweet dreams and turned to go, I heard a tiny voice ask if I will please hold her hand for just a second. :) So I held her hand as she went to sleep.
This is a common occurance with this girl.
I can remember one trip we took to Idaho to visit my family. Chanley must have been just 7 months old. On hour 6 into the trip she had had enough. So she screamed, and screamed. A lot. We stopped to check her diaper and feed her, but as soon as we put her back in her seat she started screaming again. This went on until we thought we couldn't take it anymore. A hysterically crying baby in a small vehicle is enough to drive anyone mad. We were at our breaking points. I reached back and grabbed her hand because I didn't know what else to do, and the crying instantly stopped. It was like magic. I'd let go and she'd cry again. I'd hold it, and silence. Ryan and I were amazed (and relieved).
I held her hand for the last 2 or so hours of the ride. By the time we got home I couldn't move my arm anymore from holding it awkwardly behind me for so long. ;)
From then on, if she has ever needed comfort, or reassurace, or sometimes for no reason at all, she'll ask if we will hold her hand.
And they're the simplest, sweetest moments in the world.
Why did this post choke me up a little? Sheesh. I'm always more emotional on Sundays... ;)
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