I was 5 minutes late for work today....again. More often than not, I'm a little late for work, although because I get in before most people and can stay late to make up the time, it's not a huge deal.
The reason I am usually late, however, IS a big deal.
I watch my kid while he sleeps.
After I get up and get about half way through my morning routine (and this is on a good day when my routine is working), I end up gravitating back toward my bed and to the warm little baby cuddled in the middle (yes, we are still closet co-sleepers). I lay down on the very edge of the bed and put my face right next to his. I stroke his hair or his pudgy cheek or the little sliver of belly protruding from his jammies. I don't think of much during those 5-10 minutes I am "wasting"...
...other than that spending time staring at the most amazing miracle in my life for 10 minutes I should be using to get ready for work is absolutely not a waste of my time.
Oh, I don't think there is any better reason for being late!
ReplyDeleteTears in my eyes as I read this. Isn't watching your child sleep one of the best gifts we get being parents. I heart this post.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect reason to be late. :)
ReplyDeletelove this. and i love that you are closet co-sleepers!
ReplyDeleteawww...I wish we were closet co-sleepers sometimes.
ReplyDeleteAs you know we are co-sleepers right now (not the closet variety) and I know just what you mean - this is the best part of it. Good reason to be late, my friend!
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