Safe

You were extraordinarily peaceful today. You are generally quite happy, and content but normally, you do get upset about somethings, need mommy sometimes, and do get fussy. You usually get upset when you wake up alone. In the middle of the night you normally cry when you get your diaper changed.

Today though, you were patient, calm and content all day. You fell asleep easily for nap, woke without crying out for Mommy, just laid in bed talking, and smiled when you saw me. You hung out with daddy for a long time, just happy. You never got overtired, you never asked for your diaper changed. You were just relaxed and content, trusting you were taken care of. You were at peace.

Im happy when you need me, and happy when you don't, but I'm especially happy today to know that there is peace in your world.

I just realized, after writing all that, that today was the 10 year anniversary of 9/11.

Some scary things happened ten years ago. Some hateful, unhappy, sad people hurt a lot of American people. Everyone in America was sad, or scared, or mad or without peace. People lost their family, were scared of more attacks, were angry at the people who did it, and overwhelmed with pain at the entire situation. People say that "the world stopped turning" that day.

Each year, and many times throughout the years, we remember that sad day. Sometimes we feel pain of loss all over again. Sometimes we feel anger at the people who were so hateful. Sometimes, we feel strength in courage to fight.

Today, Mommy remembered the sadness, the fear and the fight against fear, the love people showed one another and our lives since 9/11/01.

Today, you felt peace. You felt safe. Mommy is overcome with happiness that you have that.
Sleep in peace.