Currently, my practically adult son is sleeping in his crib next to me. This month has been a big one, filled with milestones and changes. He remains our incredibly happy and well-natured baby. Really the only time he cries is when we put him down for bed, as we’ve decided to recommit to sleep training recently. Which has been hard, and I really wish we would’ve stuck with it a few months ago, because it probably would’ve been easier. Once we get a handle on things and his routine is a bit more solid, I’ll share all the tips I’ve been getting to make this transition a bit easier!
YOU:
– Crawling evvvveerrryyywhere. Seth left you in the living room for about 30 seconds, and couldn’t find you when he came back. You were hanging out in the guest room. Nothing is safe, and baby proofing needs to happen sooner rather than later.
– Frequently constipated, despite a diet consisting mostly of vegetables and breastmilk. I guess we’re just trying to keep up with your increase in solid foods.
– Still fit in about half of your 3-6 month onesies…you’re tall, but one could hardly call you a chunk.
– Are 29 inches tall! For reference, you were 21 inches tall when you were born. You’re getting so big.
– Still love breakfast food and broccoli the best, although there hasn’t been a single food we’ve given that you haven’t loved. Aside from the one time we gave you blue cheese. A mistake we won’t make again, haha.
– Saying “mama” and “dada” alll the time. “mama” is your favorite thing to call out at night when you want to be held. It breaks my heart.
ME:
– Trying to get through sleep training without feeling like a horrible mother. I know it’s fine, and even healthy, to let you cry for a few minutes(read: not screaming) but the tears coupled with your newfound love of crying for me specifically, make me feel like I’m failing you. Praying that we find our rhythm soon so you’ll sleep through the night every night, instead of every other.
– Working working working. Still trying really hard to make sure I focus on playing with you while you’re awake, and saving my work for when you’re sleeping.
– Trying so hard to cherish every single moment I have with you. You’re growing so fast. When you’re cuddling me at night, I just want to hold on forever and never forget how little you are right now. Or how you like to burrow your face right under my collar bone. Or your little laugh when I tickle your cheeks. And your love for your toothbrush, the only time you actually get mad at us is when we take it away at bedtime. Or, my new favorite, how you’ve gotten really good at sharing your toys with us, and laugh whenever we play with you.