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Post by Soleil Belfours on Jan 5, 2010 17:59:42 GMT -5
I reached over to sneak my finger into my daughter's fist. She gripped it with her strong little muscles, and waved it around, causing me to laugh. "That's good," I said. "I'd like to do it in a month or so, then I will be stronger, and so will this little one."
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Jan 6, 2010 1:23:39 GMT -5
"I'll get a date settled then. Look at her, she's the center of the room and knows it," I said with a laugh.
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Post by Soleil Belfours on Jan 7, 2010 0:22:02 GMT -5
"That's perfect, just let me know when," I said. "She is, she is just the best babe."
Synnove yawned. "Oh, is it nap time again?" I cooed. "Do you want to rock her to sleep, Papa?"
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Jan 7, 2010 22:50:33 GMT -5
"Aye," I replied, not even realizing that I slipped back into my country accent as I looked down at the sleepy little face. Gently I began to rock her and unbidden began to sing an old lullaby that my mother had sung us. It was about a little lamb.
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Post by Soleil Belfours on Jan 7, 2010 23:36:22 GMT -5
Christophe's voice was sweet and soothing, and I found myself drifting off as well. "You sing well," I murmured. "I may fall asleep, but you're welcome to stay as long as you want."
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Jan 8, 2010 19:18:21 GMT -5
"Thank you," I replied, looking up from Synnove with a smile. "You rest. I'll get her settled."
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Post by Soleil Belfours on Jan 8, 2010 21:32:26 GMT -5
"All right," I murmured, closing my eyes again.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Jan 9, 2010 19:19:28 GMT -5
I smiled and began to sing again. Slowly the wide, curious eyes of my daughter began to close. I watched her fall asleep in my arms, my voice growing softer to a hum, and then it petered out all together. I simply sat there for a time, watching her sleep.
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Post by Soleil Belfours on Jan 10, 2010 20:18:39 GMT -5
I felt asleep to Christophe's voice, with the knowledge I would wake when it was time for her to eat again.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Jan 11, 2010 19:34:22 GMT -5
I spent some time there, just watching her sleep. This is my daughter, I thought to myself. I don't see it now, but one day I'll see some of me staring back.
I was smiling as I stood and set her in her crib. She looked so peaceful, I was very careful not to wake her. I glanced at Soleil, and saw an identical expression on her face. I smiled wider and then left them both to their dreams.
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