Tonight

Tonight, I rocked my baby for a few extra minutes.
Tonight, I held him close a little bit tighter.
Tonight, I nuzzled his cheeks a few extra times.
Tonight, I kissed the top of his head a little more slowly.
Tonight, I gazed at his tiny nose, fingers, and toes a little bit longer.
Tonight, I laid him down a bit more reluctantly.
Tonight, I memorized everything about him.

Because he won't be a baby very long. He will never remember snuggling in close and falling asleep with a smile on his face. He won't remember how we made each other smile. He won't remember all of these little moments.

But I will.