Precious Moments

Claire, last night we had such a precious moment together. You hadn't felt good all day, and you've been congested with a little cold. I had a performance tonight for "They're Playing our Song," so Dad took care of you - which he does so well. He loves this Daddy-daughter time with you and wouldn't have it any other way. He held you and rocked you while you screamed because you were tired and you didn't feel good. When I got home you were out cold, and we thought that you were down for the night. About 20 minutes later, you woke up and started crying again. I held you and cuddled and sang you some Broadway show tunes. When I started singing, you calmed down and smiled and stared at my face. I can still picture your little grin at me as I sat in the rocking chair singing to you. You didn't seem to be tired at all, just content to listen to me sing to you. I sang, "Some things are Meant to Be", "If Only", "Part of your World", and you didn't cry once. After 5 minutes of cuddling and singing I swaddled you in a comfy blanket and laid you back in your crib. No more than 30 seconds later you were out cold without any crying and slept through the rest of the night. It was so special to me that I was able to comfort you and help you fall back asleep when you didn't feel good.
It's hard for me to do shows. I love performing, but I miss you terribly. I have lots of mommy guilt and feel like I'm doing a poor job whenever I have to leave, even though Daddy is excited to take over and spend time with you. Tonight was probably the first night where I felt like a great mom. You needed me and I was able to help you and be there for you. I love you so much Claire! You and Dad are the best things in my life!