Another day has ended
Malcolm is curled up on the bed
nicely tucked under the blanket
He had specially requested for that place
right next to me
before Daddy left for his working trip
It is hard to turn him down
especially since then
each night he would jump on the bed
and squeal with delight
‘I am so happy to sleep with you’
It is a request
we know we shouldn’t concede
but yet we did
We know we shall soon pay the price
but for now
I must confess
he does help to warm the bed
It is the time of the year
where the sun doesn’t get to rest
till the clock strikes 10
a sign that summer is nearing
a season that is only here
because of him
As darkness sets in
The patch of gray
that has been threatening the sky
finally gives in
The enormous pressure
causes a downpour
that sets the winds howling
adding a tinge of loneliness to the night
As I sit here
listening to the pitter patter
the occassional stirring of Malcolm through the sheets
I thought I felt the little bulge moved
or maybe not
Perhaps I was imagining
yet one thing I am sure
We are waiting patiently
looking forward
to the return of our missing piece
Illustration from Shel Silverstein’s The Missing Piece
I can so relate to the warmth the child brings to the bed…
I can imagine the scene, it must be so surreal to see your boy sleeping soundly next to you and feel a little life in you. Motherhood really brings one of life’s greatest contentment.
Hmmm… i too let Tobias sleep with me sometimes when hubby is away
it’s nice – it won’t be too long till they want no more hugs & kisses & affection shown – sigh!
I like this part “…I thought I felt the little bulge moved
or maybe not…” It’s such a nice feeling to be pregnant again – having a little life nurturing in you