Pause and Effect

I sat down on the couch with my baby. Okay, sitting down was my first mistake. Holding my little snuggly sedative was my second. But I took a minute to pause..(not something I normally do.....weeds to kill, floors to sweep, things to fish out of the toilet bowl...) We sat there together, Ezra and I, and let the world keep spinning around us. As he snuggled into my chest, I took mental note of where all the other kids were using my MPS (Maternal Positioning System). They were all clothed and not bleeding, so in fact they were GREAT. I snuggled closer into Ezra's hair, so silky soft, and knew with every confidence that the chores I so urgently needed to finish would still be there when our moment ended. The laundry fairy would not magically appear to fold the clothes before I could get to it...(she has such rotten timing). The dishes, unfortunately, would still be in the sink, and I'm sure that the phone company is still anxiously awaiting word that I intend to pay them someday. But for right now, if I close my eyes, it seems like only minutes ago that he so suddenly came into this world and into my life. And I know that if I blink, he'll be in High School, hangin' with his buds, playing ball and probably won't have cuddling with his mom high on his to do list. So for now I pause and let the effect of this wonderful little being wash over me. The rest of the world will have him soon enough.....for right now....he's all mine.