Hold Tight My Loves

Be still my heart.

Hold tight to this moment and never let it go. 

Hold tight to this moment when she is still small enough to fit in the curve of your spine and sleep soundly like two spoons nestled in the drawer.

Hold tight to the quiet sounds of their breathing. 

Matching each other in the same peaceful rhythm.

Sharing the way their mouths both curve slightly downward, in the exact same way while they sleep.

Hold tight to the way she holds onto her blanket for comfort.

While holding on to her daddy for support. 

Make a little memory, a note, a log in that special place in your heart and your soul reserved for moments like this when the world is still and lovely and quiet. 

While your loves sleep and dream and are beautiful.