tommy's bedtime

I just laid Tommy down for bed. Every night he likes me to "lay down with him," which entails me putting my head beside his as I kneel beside his little toddler bed. Sometimes it's for 2 seconds, other times, like tonight, it's for 10 minutes. I admit, if it's been awhile sometimes I put my head on his chest so he might want to push me off and tell me to "sing songs." (which is either twinkle, twinkle, or itsy-bitsy outside his door...a habit picked up after outerbanks when he was falling asleep on the hard floor right behind the door). Anyhow, tonight, I laid my head on his chest and listened to his little heart beat. I tell ya, not many moments and sounds are as sweet to me as a mom as my little 3 year-old's heart beating and his breathing slowing as he falls asleep. precious. I'm still amazed at his body that started so small and works so perfectly. Maybe its because I work with sick babies, but I am always, always, always grateful to have healthy kids.