Photo by Elizabeth Halt
Photo by Elizabeth Halt

atlas is so cute when he breathes

June 18, 2014

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on sunday, my sister and i went out for lunch with my grandparents and my brother + sister-in-law + nephew. atlas came too. it was a cool day and he likes car rides so we brought him along to nap in the car and eat my leftover ribs.

on the way home, i turned around to look at atlas. he was lying on the seat with his head up and his eyes mostly closed, as if he was trying to stay awake but couldn’t.

“look at atlas,” i told my sister. “he’s so cute with his eyes closed!”

she turned around and looked at him.

“i think he’s closed his eyes before,” she said.

“well, yes, but now he’s doing it in your car!”

she giggled. “i feel like after 11 years, the newness of things would wear off, but with you and atlas, it never does.”

i am always trying to decide on the silliest way i’ve ever ended the phrase “he’s so cute when he ..” today, i think the winner is either this or “he’s so cute when he breathes.”

5 comments... (add a comment)

  1. Helen

    I don’t giggle. End of comment:)

  2. oh i love that atlas!! sometimes I look at my boys and am so overcome with love that I tell them…”i can’t get anything done with you looking all sweet and stuff”. they get up on the couch and lean up against me and sammy and i “gaze into each others eyes”…lol!

    I just adore your relationship with your boy. it is a beautiful thing to witness.
    love you friend!!
    xo
    mindy

  3. Hi, Elizabeth! So lovely to catch up with you after our travels! We go back a few days ago after a wonderful time with family and days out & about. :o) Happy to be here visiting your heart-full place here… And not least celebrating sweet Atlas in all his cuteness! Happy Days ((HUGS))

  4. he’s so special that it almost just hurts!
    had to laugh at helen not ever giggling.
    but i would grin.
    like a goon around atlas. he just makes you want to laugh or grin or giggle.
    he just does!
    hug him for me. xo

  5. elizabeth

    Tammy: I certainly do. Often. :) I will give him a giant hug from you!

    Tracy: Welcome back! So glad you had a good time.

    Mindy: Awwwww. They are so good at stealing our attention, aren’t they. I can just picture you + Sammy love-gazing. I love witnessing your relationship with your pups too! xo

    Helen: Now that I think about it, you’re probably right. But it’s such a good word!

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