PiperJane and I have been having a lot of “awakeovers” lately. It would be completely silly to call them sleepovers, because sleep has little to do with either of us the whole time. I’m kept awake by curious little 4 year old fingers examining my face, and Piperjane stays awake for hours researching the facial structure of a 28 year old female specimen (me). I like to sleep in her bed with her, so we can snuggle all night, but Pip isn’t really into sleeping. She is pretty good about holding still to snuggle, but lays there awake…quietly and thoughtfully. Quietly enough that I’m able to doze off, but then thoughtfully and gently she reaches up to my eyes and forces my lids open (making me jolt and scream). Or slowly puts her little finger in my nose (making me howl and cry). Or tries to scratch off my freckles (making me flinch and wail). When I look down at her she gives me the most serious straight-faced look I’ve ever seen, which let’s me know that as soon as I close my eyes again she is going to continue her studies, only pausing for long enough to let me all asleep again.
According to the whole world, Piper Jane is the worst sleepover buddy this side of the Mississippi. With the exception of copperhead snakes. That’s why I decided to call them awakeovers.Β That way I can go into them knowing I’m going to be mauled all night by an adorably curious and squeaking munchkin, and enjoy the mauling. Which I have greatly. Just in case you were wondering, Piperjane has been unanimously voted the world’s greatest awakeover buddy on every side of the Mississippi. Now that’s a lot of sides!
(doesn’t pip look like a gorilla in the second photo?)
totally like a gorilla. too cute! from my experience, awakeovers require watching The Last Unicorn and making lip-synch music videos. i mean, if you’re going to be awake, right?
Oh I’m LOVING these awakeovers! Good for the soul. Not so good for the beauty rest, but I can only imagine the amazingness of these little awakeovers for you two.
And that’s the cutest little Gorilla I’ve ever seen.
It’s amazing how moms can just sleep a little here and a little there and somehow keep it together. So glad you are getting special time with her.
So glad you are making these memories with her and sharing them with us. She is just too precious.
However crappy your recent separation may be, the silver lighting has to be these awakeovers ….I’m so happy for you two…..so happy!..
… P.s Pips the cutest darn baby gorilla EVER!
totally gorilla-like. love it. and love these awakeovers.
Oh how I love the first picture! Both so beautiful!
That is so awesome, what a wonderful bonding experience for you both
I bet she loves looking up and seeing her mama’s face right beside her own little face.
I love her gorilla pose and it’s so sweet that you psych yourself up to love being mauled. Your awakeovers sound absolutely adorable.
I think your awake-overs are great for you and Pip. She looks so happy in that one picture of the two of you. That gorilla pose is precious. Hang in there Reagan you are doing great and you will get through all this and be a stronger person because of it.
Your hair looks really good in the first photo!
So cute/fun! Love your hair in that first pipture.
She looks SO happy to be with her mama!
Hopefully they will turn into sleepovers once she gets over the excitement of being able to snuggle with her mama all night long! My little guy is my sleep back pack. It’s not the most comfortable sleep position but it’s really sweet when it happens
Sounds like tons of fun memories being made….. how fun!! Yay for you two!!
Awesome photos! Your hair looks really nice by the way
Yep, she is a professional when it comes to the gorilla stance.
Cute.
I love the smiles and happiness on both of your faces. So beautiful.
You…are stunningly beautiful in that top photo (and all the time, of course)!!! Your hair looks great like that! You’re doing a great job…glad to see that you’re keeping your chin up!
awakeovers! The next time my 3 year old pokes me in the eye while bed sharing I’ll have to remind myself that it’s an awakeover. Yet another reason why I enjoy hearing about things from your perspective. I’m usually such a pessimist, I need all the help I can get to not be such a grumpus.
Haha! You’ve long hysterically described what a monkey Pip can be to cuddle. Remember when even snuggling for a minute was near-impossible? When it took 15 minutes to untangle her from her tubing to get a snug, only to be barfed on? You’ve come a long way, BABIES!! So, even if a dream becomes a SCREAM and a nap quickly becomes a SNAP! it’s so obvious your relationship with her (not just your time with her) continues to grow and grow as she learns so much about you, herself and the world around her. Pip for President!!!
I think most sleepovers with kids tend to be ‘awakeovers’. Either with your kids or grandkids. The older you get… the worse nights sleep.
ToOdLeS.
That Pip is the cutest…ever!! My toddler like to keep me awake at night too haha.
As a long time follower of your blog – I just want to say that while I’ve always thought you were so so so pretty – you have seriously been looking SOOO beautiful lately, it’s like you are shining! While things seem to be a bit rough on your end, you just look free and glowing these days. Whatever you’re doing, it’s working
I have never commented on a blog ever… but the picture of you and Piper is just too precious! The look in both your eyes and your smiles (and your hair and Pip’s top knot)… just beautiful.
Sweetness!
You both look so happy!
I was introduced to your blog about a year ago, but have never commented. I am so sorry for all you are going through right now. I am in the midst of a divorce and learning to be a single mom. There is something so beautiful about the bond between a mother and her children. It gives us hope during the darkest times of our lives and joy when we are surrounded with sadness. Piper will bring you healing just like my son has for me. I will be praying for you!
love her!
i dont know how you would ever get sleep there with all the alarms and everyone coming and going…unless they are more considerate than the experiences i have had trying to sleep in a hospital or the recovery center =)
you are an amazing mom, reagan! you’re doing a great job.
xo,
victoria
There’s a lot of love in that first photo.
So Cute!
How precious you have these ‘awakeovers’, I love it.
And yes, you (and Pip!) are looking especially gorgelicious that Mama & Pip shot.
Reagan, you make me smile and laugh out loud. “With the exception of copperhead snakes.” Bwah, hah, hah, hah!!!!! I love it!
You also made me laugh the way you said how she, “researches (your) facial structure and how she waits for you to nod off so she can, “continue her studies.” Hilarious.
I think true love is best expressed by a thorough nostril examination. Pip really loves you, Mama.
You look fabulous, by the way…If that is bed hed I want your variety of bed head!
I am so happy y’all are having these special nights together… and I swear I keep telling you this, but you have a different glow about you, and I like it! I am proud of you!!