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My almost-four year old daughters have been asleep now for nearly two hours.  They were once tucked in tight under their pink butterfly blankets as snug as a bug in a rug.  

After some tossing and turning, arms are hanging off the side, legs are sprawled out, blankets askew.

I quietly walk into their room.  The ocean waves from the noise machine and the glow of the nightlight are a constant calm. 

Once I was so afraid of waking them.  

Carefully, I slide, push, move, and tuck my babies back under the blankets.  Sometimes their eyes flash open, but the eyelids slowly close without a word.

A kiss on the forehead.  Another squeeze goodnight.

"I love you," I whisper in their ear, "Sleep tight."

Watching my sweet angels sleep and kissing them a final goodnight is one of my favorite moments in my day.  

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  1. Deb DayMarch 3, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    So lovely, Michelle. When the grandkids are with us, I love doing this. You captured such a perfect moment.

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  2. shaggerspicchuMarch 3, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    What a special moment this must be.

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  3. elsieMarch 3, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    The innocence of a sleeping child is always a moment to savor and hold close to your heart. Lucky you to get a double dose of this special time.

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  4. Kevin HodgsonMarch 3, 2014 at 7:02 AM


    pink butterfly blankets
    cover us
    you and me and us and them
    we listen close
    to the fluttering of wings
    of dreams
    of sleep
    of time as it passes
    in slumber quiet.

    -Kevin

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  5. Lisa KeelerMarch 3, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    I love this. You captured a precious moment. Enjoy this time. They grow so quickly.

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  6. Michelle HaseltineMarch 3, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful images! I can see them wrapped up in their beds sleeping the night away!

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  7. JudyMarch 3, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    These are the special moments that we enjoy and cherish. God has given us two special little girls and we know that they are in His care every day and every night. Love ya, Mom (P.S. You made Dad cry with your tender writing.)

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  8. Leigh Anne EckMarch 3, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I could sit for hours and just watch my kids sleep! I have a college student who takes "college naps" and I still sit and watch her. So that never gets old. Beautiful memories! I loved Kevin's "lifted line" too! He is so creative!

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  9. UnknownMarch 3, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    I sent my baby off to college this year. Sometimes I sleep in her bed to remember. She is doing great and I'm proud of her but I miss her. I love it when all the kids are home and in their beds.
    Sarah

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  10. Shari@lifeontherunMarch 3, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    I miss the solitude of my children's sleep when they were little. I would watch them sleep then enjoy the peace and quiet of the house. Now, I go to bed at the same time as they do...and usually am the first one to fall asleep!

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  11. TammyMarch 3, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Grab it up and hold it tight in your heart Michelle as I've said before it goes so fast. I love that you let those of us with "big kids" now into your precious baby's lives. Give them a kiss from Oklahoma!

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  12. LynnMarch 3, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    Almost 4 is first what I am amazed at . . .but really any of the special moments spent with our kids is the best for sure!

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  13. Katherine SokolowskiMarch 3, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Beautiful. I love watching my boys sleep - and marvel at how fast time has gone. Enjoy it!

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  14. JaanaMarch 3, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Watching my daughter sleep; it always brought peace to my soul. She was safe. I look forward to the time when we are sleeping under the same roof again.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 3, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    So perfect! I am currently waiting for my "baby" to come home from second overseas deployment. Time passes so quickly!

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  16. ChrisMarch 3, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Love. Smoochies to those sleeping angels. I still love to watch mine sleep. It's such a calming feeling.

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  17. KarenMarch 3, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    I absolutely love reading the slices about your daughters. It takes me back 20+ years to that time for me. Thanks for the memories.

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  18. Terje March 3, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    You words captured the softness and sweetness of the moment beautifully.

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  19. LoraleeMarch 4, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    Written so tenderly.

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  20. CarolMarch 4, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    Such a sweet, sweet moment. Savor, savor, savor!

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