She follows me, still.
I came from the bathroom, to find her waiting in my bedroom. I was wrapped in a towel and dripping a little from the shower. She pointed and laughed. She does that when I have wet hair. At least that’s what I tell myself she’s laughing about.
I pulled open the drawer with bras and dug around, wondering when I’ll ever purchase a post-breastfeeding one that actually fits me. Elsie was putting on my shoes and clomping on the hardwood floor, trying to not be a falling-over toddler even though she is one.
I dropped the towel and suddenly she was by my side, back to just the footies of her pajamas and she was pointing but not laughing. She pointed to her mouth and pointed back at me, like she suddenly remembered breastfeeding. She, the one who decided to be done all in one grand statement in one moment on one day when I was not ready but she was. Now there she was looking inquisitively and opening her mouth like I could give her a drink. These sagging empty vessels are certainly incapable and so I was about to move even faster to cover them and trying to think what to say and then she said it,
All gone.
Aw gone.
Yes, that’s right. All gone. No more milk. Do you want to go get a drink of water?
Oh yeah. She said that like this was a very exciting plan, and then she spun around and went out the door on tippy toes, as if wearing heels.
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Oh, my heart aches. I remember when I was done nursing my last baby. I sat at the table and wept–long and loud. I think I cried for 4 months (off and on). He was done and I wasn’t needed like that anymore.
Gianna recently posted..In Search of Something Sweet
I just think it’s so cool that she remembers… :)
Elaine recently posted..I wish she would have stayed
A perfectly captured moment.
I can just see you little blonde angel on her tippy toes ;)
Kerstin recently posted..Decisions
So cute that she remembered. So sweet that she’s excited about what’s next.
Sarah @ToddlerSummer recently posted..Just A Dress
That made my heart smile and ache a bit all at the same time. I have had thse moments with my little guy, where he has asked for milk and wondered why it was gone, and others were he remembers that he is a big boy and doesn’t drink “mummy milk” anymore. Such a beautiful moment, captured and remembered.
Brandee recently posted..Tonight my kid broke my heart
Oh my what a moment you’ve captured. So sweet.
Tricia recently posted..how far we’ve come
What a great writer you are; and such a sweet story. She seems like a wonderful kid; enjoy every minute!
Barbara Isaac recently posted..Take It Off
oh this is adorable and sad all at once. I had to give up breastfeeding due to health issues and I wished that I could have had this experience. I know that it was hard for me and I can imagine that it was twice as hard for you. xo
Kimberly recently posted..Somethings Are Hard To See.
That’s one smart and succinct cookie. :)
Nancy recently posted..Resiliency and growth in times of loss.
Aw, wonderful and sad all at the same time. Thank you for sharing this moment. I’m still nursing my 34 month old and I wonder what moments like this we’ll have in the future.
Meegs recently posted..mini-frustrations {just write}
Aw… bittersweet. beautiful.
Emily Cook recently posted..Advent Ache
This was so beautifully captured into words and so sweet that she remembers. I remember when my oldest daughter decided one day that she was done too. It wasn’t gradual and I don’t think I was ready either. She was just done one day and me left wondering would things always happen so fast.
Krishann recently posted..Long Live the Imagination
aw… i am at this very moment in the middle of weaning my baby. my last baby. thankfully, i am ready to be done, but it is still very bittersweet. xo
grace recently posted..the most wonderful time of the year.
Oh, I love the image of tippie toe footie pajamas. You really capture such wonderful moments.
Baby by the Sea recently posted..Just Write: A Mama and Daughter Journal
Sob! These babies don’t know the power they hold, do they? xo
Kristen @ Motherese recently posted..My Favorite Picture Books for Kids and Their Grown-Ups
I’m trying to make more time on my blog to participate in this because it’s just so important to me. Thanks for hosting week after week. I always enjoy reading the posts.
Shawn recently posted..Slowing down the GROWING UP
Totally thought of you when Charles did about the same thing-poked me as I bent over to put the pants on and just laughed :)
I know that little tippy-toe happy dance very well– gotta love it. Lily (my last one also) weaned about two months ago too, and every now and then it seems my body hasn’t quite caught on to that fact. But she giggles when she sees me getting (un)dressed as well, and I can only tell myself it’s because of toddler nostalgia. ; )
I love this!! I am so glad I stumbled across your blog:) I love how you write!
Oh my. These babies. Who aren’t babies anymore. Hey, tomorrow during our break do you want to go bra shopping as I need to also! :)
tracy@sellabitmum recently posted..Taking Chances – I’m At Mamalode Today
Earth-altering, isn’t it? For us at least, if not for them.
Robin | Farewell, Stranger recently posted..Keeping the Channel Open
I love this snapshot in time and so remember my little one asking to nurse long after she was done. Thank you for bringing me back to that time. My story today has nursing, but after a fall and a ambulance ride.
Kristin Kraabel recently posted..Just Write (2)
Water is very hydrating. Fill up your soul and hers as you go forward into those high heels. Big Love.
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