For me a piece of Heaven on earth exists while sitting with a child in the glider that is in the corner of the boys nursery. I almost didn't buy that chair 5 years ago when I found out that I was finally going to be having my first batch of kids. It was so darn expensive that I went back and forth on the purchase & in fact it was the very most expensive item we purchased for the nursery. It has certainly paid it worth back in dividends. Every night when I put the boys down they all will remind me of that chair when they say, "I wan rockie". You can say it has become a tradition. I often feel so guilty wondering if the kids get enough love & attention but the chair has helped to make many of those feelings go away. I'm pretty sure it makes all of the difference for the kids to even have just a few minutes to themselves in that glider...I know for me it does. Guess you could say that if anyone were to come and ask me what my top picks on a must have list for a Mom, then I would without a doubt say a gliding chair.
I'm with you!! those glider chairs are the best. I loved rocking my babies, and although I loved my rocking chair, I must say that your glider is a dream come true!!
ReplyDeleteHands down the best purchase we made for the nursery too. Many a nights you could have found me in my chair. It feels good to only have to sit in it for a few minutes a day these days.
ReplyDeleteI loved my rocking chair too. I had an uncomfortable wooden rocker with Stacey then with Michael I got a wonderful soft rocker recliner. It was so comfy that I could sleep in it. I never had a glider but they seem to be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI was just rocking Owen last night and had the same thoughts. I didn't even mind that I was rocking him when he was supposed to be sleeping. It's like that rocker sets us away from everything else and in that chair it is just he and I. How can one resist a baby asking for a "wock" (rock)
ReplyDeleteHope your day today is full of bits of heaven!
That chair seriously is sooo comfortable. I remember rocking Mar bear in it when she was a newborn and feeling so peaceful in it. It's definitely the heaven chair.
ReplyDeletei was the same way. should we or shouldn't we??? it was our most expensive piece as well. but everday, whether it is to comfort & kiss a boo boo or just to cuddle, i am so greatful for it.
ReplyDeleteyou have such a way with words & incorporating the normal into such lovely stories.
we are meant to be great friends! I have such sweet thoughts about rocking your childern to sleep, and just plain rocking them.
ReplyDeleteHaving a glider is a MUST with my next child. I couldn't afford one for Grace, but I did get a hand me down rocker (it wasn't the same, but still was sweet). Next time I have promised myself that I will get a wonderfully comfy glider to rock my baby. I love sitting down to nurse my baby in a soft rocky chair!