Kicks and Giggles

Grafton woke up in the middle of the night Monday night wanting to cuddle and love on her Momma.  I have come to enjoy these middle of the night moments- probably because I am already awake anyway with this big ole belly, but also because I know that they won't last forever.  This particular night I gave her some milk and rocked her in the chair as she hugged me.  James began to kick (as he does a lot when she is laying on my belly!) and I hear "heehee, heehee, heehee" each time!  It took a few kicks for me to realize what was happening....James was tickling Grafton's belly through mine!  With each kick came a giggle- and for me a little tear as I realized what a special moment this was.  Forever I will remember this first interaction between the two children.  I thanked the Lord right then for these kicks and giggles that I have been blessed with.  These fleeting moments are what life is all about, and God reminded me of it when I least expected it.