I miss you, Mama

Grace woke up sometime in the early morning time, crying and saying "Mama". I went into her room after making sure she wasn't going to go back to sleep, and when I walked in she said "I miss you, Mama". Talk about making your heart melt right then and there. I was so tired, and so out of it, but those words made me wake up. I made sure she was okay, covered her back up and told her it was still night time. She layed there looking at me, and said it again. I couldn't help myself. I picked her up and held her, enjoying the sweetness while I could. I asked her if she wanted to go to bed with me, and she said yes. Of course, she wouldn't sleep so I had to put her back in her bed. I think this all happened sometime before 6:00 am. I was sure she would cry when I left her room, so I didn't let myself really fall asleep. She ended up talking to herself quietly and when Mike's alarm went off around 6:30, I heard her talking again. So I got her up and made myself some coffee, figuring it's probably time to get up anyways.

Yesterday was a pretty rotten day with my girl. She cried hysterically in the morning, wouldn't eat breakfast, time outs didn't work.. just one of those mornings that lead to a rough afternoon that included her not napping for me. She's just such a two year old these days. But those precious times, like the one we had this morning, are so special. Makes me realize, she is only two.