Still "Mama"

Yesterday, I was down and out and MIA for a lot of the time because of a gastrointestinal bug.  Thankfully, it seems like it was just a 24 hour type thing, but I was tired and sore and stayed in bed all day.  My husband took care of our little girl during the day, and then my mom came and took care of her that evening while my husband went to Bible study.  I felt bad having everyone take care of her when that's usually my job and you can tell she felt the same way.  She tried all she knew how to get back to our room and even succeeded in climbing in the bed a couple of times to be with her mama before getting dragged out kicking and screaming.  I missed my munchkin, but definitely did not want her to catch my illness.  It was so hard not to shower her with kisses like I always do.

Today, it was just me and her as usual, but I still took it easy.  We spent a lot of time cuddling on the sofa together and laying in the bed together.  Very laid back, easy-going day.

During lunch, I gave her a little bowl of my chicken noodle soup, knowing she would want whatever I was eating. ;)  She hungrily (and a little sloppily) ate her soup and then looked at me and said, "Mama is still Mama" with a smile.  Tearfully, I replied, "Yes, sweetie pie, Mama is still and will always be your mama."

It's times like these where I truly feel loved.