Getting my girls to nap has never comes easy, when it comes. It is a source of frustration, but also one of amusement. On Friday, this was the conversation Jane and I had while Emiline was sleeping, I was tired, and I was sure Jane was, too.
I was so impressed with her reasoning skills that I did follow her into the kitchen and we did make heart sandwiches.
After church today I fed the girls and put them both down at about 3:15. Jane was pretty sad, she's been sickish the last few days, and she was crying every few minutes. I checked on her here and there and she was laying down, cuddling lammy and looking exhausted but awake. After about an hour I hear a very pathetic "Mommy!" I go in and she's sitting up (against the Sleep Rules). I decided to go with the Nice Mommy reminder of the rules and a hug instead of the Firm Mommy reminder and assistance laying back down. This series of events is pretty typical and has happened dozens of times. But here is where things get weird (for Jane).
I asked her if she wanted to lay down by me for a few minutes. And she said YES! Then she CUDDLED next to me and FELL ASLEEP within TWO minutes. Jane has not cuddled with me in bed since....ever? She's not really a cuddler. I can get some surreptitious cuddling in if we are also reading a story or if I also tickle her or play some other game. And she has not slept next to me since she was a tiny newborn. Even when she's sick and wants me to comfort her by laying down by her (which is also rare), she never falls asleep. She just stares at me. I was befuddled at this afternoon's events, but also thrilled. I did my best to soak up the moment. It was so sweet and peaceful as she snored next to me. I love parenthood!
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I love your posts! They are so sweet and you are such a wonderful example of a mommy to me (I want to be like you when I grow up ;) ) Miss you and your wonderful girls!
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