5 more minutes {The Ordinary Moments} #31
I’ve accidentally created a new ordinary moment in our day.
We’ve always been rigid fairly rigid with Arthur’s nap time and bed time. I know it’s not something everyone agrees with but it works for us and more importantly it works for Arthur!
Anyway, ever since I did Arthur’s first hair cut (Well around this time, I’m pretty sure the haircut hasn’t caused this!!) a new little routine has kind of sneaked in. Arthur was starting to be really grumpy when he first woke up and so I think it’s evolved from that really.
When it’s time to go get Arthur from his nap. I go I to his room, stick the air con back on get him out of his cot and we have a cuddle. A lovely sleepy cuddle.
There is something so perfect about a sleeping baby, sorry, toddler (I still can’t believe that’s the case!) I think to myself:
“Just 5 more minutes!”
Sometimes Arthur will wake up for cuddles but mostly he’s somewhere in between asleep and awake.
It’s not a long time, maybe 5-15 mins but it’s such a lovely time. Just me and my boy. I get transported back to time spent like this when he was a newborn and I realise just how fast he’s grown! So I spend this time just enjoying our little snuggles knowing that there will come a day where he won’t want sleepy cuddles with Mama any more!
It’s not totally self-indulgent though, Arthur does seem to be a lot happier after this (most days) as opposed to him just being woken up or waking up himself.
I have to say that my picture this week was actually taken on a day when Arthur refused to go to sleep except on me, I think he was over tired from playing at nursery which is why I had the iPad, I don’t normally take it in with me for our ‘Just 5 more minutes’ cuddles!
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Oh those sleepy cuddles are just so sweet! And he probably does wake up happier for waking up gently and being cuddled, it sounds good to me!
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Aw wow such a sweet post. I say do it for as long as you can. X
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Lovely. Sounds like a perfect little moment! Love his little sleepy face xx
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Aww – super cute! My kids still enjoy ‘skin to skin’, and my son said last year while we were doing this ‘why do I still like you so much’!!!
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Oh Chantelle relish every minute- this is one of my most favourite parts of being a Mummy, it doesn’t happen quite so sleepily anymore but I do get ten minutes with Mads cuddling as LL is still asleep as she sleeps longer and then I get a little bit of time with her as well when she wakes up. It’s the most amazing feeling cuddling them when they are all warm and cosy. Definitely one of the best ordinary moments there is. A gorgeous photo too. x
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Love a sleepy cuddle. Sometimes, if I feel a bit tired at bedtime. When I’m singing my toddler songs, I just hold him for a while after I’ve stopped and we just cuddle. It is so lovely, and I know those days will soon be over. *sob, sob*
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I’m a sucker for a sleepy toddler cuddle. They don’t happen too much anymore so I make the most when they do come my way. Actually, I normally fall asleep too! xx
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That is so lovely π I love it now that Little F is old enough to come to me for a cuddle.
Now that they are that bit older, you can tell they actually want a cuddle and enjoy it. It makes it that much more enjoyable for you as mum.
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ItΒ΄s a beautiful moment! I love when my little one cudles with me too π x
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Aww that is so sweet! My little boy turned 33 this weekend and I swear I have no idea where the years went lol. I looked after my grandson Saturday and had five more mins moment with him, very special. Nice to pop in to visit you again, I enjoy reading your blog . Have a lovely week
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Ahhh that is just the most gorgeous selfie I’ve ever seen lovely! What a fab ordinary moment, five more minutes of cuddles is a worthy cause xxx #MagicMoments
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an ordinary moment to enjoy and treasure. these are the times you will look back on fondly. Popping over from Magic Moments
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Beautiful photo. Made me remember when my son was a newborn too. He would only stop crying if I will put him on top of my tummy. Lovely moment =) #TheOrdinaryMoments
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Those cuddle times are wonderful aren’t they. My son still is grumpy when he wakes after a nap (if he has one during the day) My problem now is, he’s 4 and shouldn’t really be napping! Enjoy those moments, they go so fast x
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Aaaw, sleepy cuddles are the best! I often do this the rare time S has a nap now, it’s so lovely to have those extra few minutes, and you’re right, they won’t want to do it forever π xx
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Aww lovely! I remember having a similar phase with monkey where we did that, I’d forgotten until now! So lovely and definitely worth enjoying those sleepy cuddles! π xx #magicmoments
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aw snuggles with your baby are the best no matter how old they are. I too love toddler cuddles x #magicmoments
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Awww that is a lovely moment. Definitely cherish those 5 more minutes because there will come a time when they don’t want to fall asleep on you. Or nap!
I just found your blog and love this moment you shared. Our boys are about the same age and I could so relate to relishing the cuddles. It seems like my boy is getting busy and so I just embrace those moments when he’ll slow down enough to cuddle. Beautiful post and so glad I could find your blog! π I look forward to following and getting to know you better!
Those sleepy cuddles are just the best, I now only get them when one of them is sick. Enjoy them π
Love sleepy cuddles – just don’t get them much these days – enjoy!
Aww I remember those moments, so beautiful and peaceful! Lovely picture #magicmoments
How sweet, cuddly sleepy cuddles are definitely the best π x
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I truly love these moments and try to embrace them whenever possible too :)x
How lovely! I love moments like those most of all x