lavender bubbles and baby coos

“There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won't cure, 

but I don't know many of them.” ― Sylvia Plath

Every day, Lyla Bird and I take a warm bath before bed. 

Initially it was intended just to soothe her, but turns out it does me just as much good. 

We use this baby bath wash and I look so forward to the lavender smell in the air and

the soft sound of bubbles popping mixed with her sweet baby coos.  

Lyla Bird LOVES it, especially after a good hard cry.

And there is simply nothing better than feeling her little naked body against my skin - 

it reminds me of those first few minutes after she came into this world,

her tiny warm body against my chest.

Lost in the intensity of that big blue-eyed stare, 

I would not trade the time we have together each night for anything.

Sweet baby girl has a doctor's appointment this afternoon

(which this mama's heart is dreading)...

so today's soothing bath will likely be extra welcomed and needed in our house tonight.