As expressed in my previous post Baby Registry 911, I think video monitors are amazing*. They
let you check on your little one when you don’t want to risk a meltdown and
demands of “Pick me up!” However, there is one instance when I won't use my video
monitor.
Since my son was a newborn, I’ve tiptoed into his room once
I knew he was asleep to say a little prayer over him in his crib. I think about
the giggles, the kisses, the “conversations,” the playing – even the meltdowns
– that happened during the day. I thank God for him. I pray that he will be
safe, healthy, smart and strong. I know that when he’s older, we’ll say these
prayers together. But while he’s too little to understand, it’s important to me
to take these short moments to thank God for such a little (and BIG) blessing.
The video monitor is great for naps, great for checking on
him, and great for making sure he’s asleep before I sneak into his room to pray
for him. But being without him for 11+ hours a day while I’m at work means that
any extra chance to be in his presence, hear his breathing, and watch his tiny
movements is too sacred to experience through a monitor. I treasure that quick
prayer and the wave of gratitude that comes over me when I say it after a busy
day – maybe even a day I was too “busy” to give him 100% while he was awake.
I guess when he’s 14 he may not appreciate me coming into
his room to thank God for him. But for now, it’s one of the best parts of my
day.
*Buy one here.
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