To be needed

I am so very aware of how much I am needed right now {by my babies}.

Of course, I am wanted too {but often it feels like need overpowers want}.

I've been trying to explain want and need to my little miss almost-three for weeks.

And I see now it's a fine line between want and need. 

I think sometimes it's just a matter of perspective {in the end}.

In the middle of the night, my baby needs me {my touch, my embrace, my love}.
Or does she want me? My comfort, love and the sweet feeling of the two of close together. Surely she wants that {and loves it too}.

When my little girl burrows her head into my legs and tugs at my top to come dance {or have cuddles on the couch} every single night when I'm preparing dinner, she tells me "I need you, Mummy".

I feel needed, and torn {and sometimes frustrated too}. But really that's wanted, right? She doesn't need me to dance or cuddle.

But isn't that what I really want in the end? To be wanted by my girls, not needed.

Because when they're all grown up and self-sufficient, most of the time they won't need me by their side but if I'm lucky they'll want me.

And I can't help thinking that starts now. {Nurturing them, and seeing want instead of need}.
xx

Want versus need. Do you feel wanted or needed? Is one better than the other? x