It Could Have Been Extra-Special

It could have been an extra-special afternoon. It was hubby’s dayoff from work. We got up in the morning and decided that it’s going to be a lazy day.

The blinds are closed to dim the room. We were snuggling at the couch. His fresh shower scent just overwhelms me. The feelings were the same. We were both in the mood for extra-special attention that didn’t include Matthew but would probably include producing a new playmate for Matthew. Afterall, it is about time for a new baby to come along. But it wasn’t time to go further than snuggling. Matthew’s awake. So we waited. Matthew’s naptime won’t be too long.

It’s way past Matthew’s naptime. Hubby transferred to the recliner to give Matthew and I much needed space in the couch. I snuggle with him to help him nap. But it wasn’t enough. He layed there with me alright but he couldn’t stop fidgeting. So I put on the Baby Bach DVD, to calm him down, hoping that the repititious images and music of Bach as background would finally help him doze off. It has helped before. It should be just a matter of time.

More than an hour later, he is still laying in the couch with me but wide awake. Hubby, on the other hand, has found his comfort and has soundly fallen asleep. While I’m struggling with a headache from trying hard not to close my eyes.

Sigh. It’s almost 5 p.m., almost time to get dinner. The room’s still dim and music of Bach’s still playing. Matthew is at the floor playing with his blocks. He didn’t nap, not a wink. Hubby has just woke up and I still have headache but it’s time to get off the couch.

Sigh. It could have been an extra-special afternoon for hubby and me, but apparently, Matthew decided, no siblings allowed.