In Praise of Sleep
I’ve learned a few things about sleep since becoming a father, and I knew quite a bit about it before. I’ve learned how to watch for those heavy eyelids and the joy that comes with seeing them finally shut peacefully. Because then I can sleep as well. But sometimes it’s just nice to hold a sleeping baby. This picture, one of our favorites, was taken by my mom’s partner Jane O’Wyatt at xmas dinner.
I’ve been away from Elsie and Maggie for a week now and we’ve got two more to go. I think I might get choked up when I finally do see little Elsie. She’ll probably look a little different and wonder who I am. Oh hopefully she’ll smile and remember me.
Anyway, I’m at a loss for words in for this babble blog right now since all I can really say is I miss my daughter. But I suppose I don’t miss her so much between the hours of six and eight am, when I can still catch a little uninterupted sleep.
Could you please publish the name of the person who took that fabulous photograph
what about your wife? will you get choked up when you finally see your wife?
It’s clear from the picture that Elsie should have been in bed, instead of being pestered by relatives when she was exhausted. Also, she had probably just drunk some formula.
Elsie won’t have forgotten you, but don’t be surprised if she’s a little standoffish–I think some babies get a little ticked if you’ve been away for a while!
Is your chin getting bigger?