Even though our early nickname for Jude was Snugglesaurus (thanks in part to a too-cute onesie) he’s been a very independent child since early on.

It brings me serious joy to see the tide turning ever-so-slightly.

Every morning he’s been crawling into bed with me – he’ll wrap his arms tightly around and repeat, “Me love you mommy. Me love youuu!”

Just last night as I was saying goodnight he asked, “Hold me hand? Pleeeease. Me wanna hold your hand mommy. Me no let go.”

:: cue the chorus of awwww ::

Snuggling up with my baby is positively delicious (especially when he’s got his superhero towel on).