Hinges

Sitting on the swings at the park

watching my two older monkeys

as they act out some hilarious make-believe

on top of the jungle gym,

holding my baby girl

her warm little cheek nuzzled against me

her chubby little arms around my neck

calmly, contentedly

enjoying the gentle motion of the swing

and the comforting security

of my arms around her.

Little glimpses

of a life where everyone's always healthy,

the sun always shines,

mommy's arms are always there when you want them

and there's always a happy baby to snuggle.

We only have it in moments.

But we're working on getting there forever.

Day by day.