Take a moment

I haven't blogged since October of 2012. I haven't had much to say.. Surprising. It's a new year though. New opportunities, new challenges, new struggles.. Another year I've been blessed to see.


I've got so much to be thankful for. But, I want to take a moment to just ramble for a little. Something that's been on my mind., for awhile.

Being a parent is one of the most awarding jobs, in life. It's a blessing. But, sometimes I think people get so wrapped up in, trying to rush their kids growing up. Hear me out..

I love sleep. I could sleep all day, if allowed. I've done it before. But in the (almost) 3 years Jordyn has been alive, sleep as been at a minimal. See, new parents think that once the baby is born, they sleep through the night, starting at around 4-8 weeks. Some are lucky. Some, including myself, not so much. Jordyn was two before she slept through the night (more than just a fluke). I tried everything, anything. It was after Jordyn was 15 months old, that in time, she would sleep. & She did. She does. All night. & Honestly, those two years weren't that long.. Not looking back anyways.


My point is, people are so focused on their child sleeping, crawling, walking, taking, weaning (off breast or bottle) that they forget to stop & enjoy the time. & Please, enjoy the moments. We're always being told "they're too old for that" that we start to second guess & forcefully take matters into our own hands. Jordyn was 2 1/2 before she was off the pacifier. Do you know how much criticism I was given? How many random strangers & family members told me she was too big for that thing? A lot. But I listened to my mommy gut instinct & she gave it up herself. No problem, no hassle, no fight. & get this, her teeth are fine!


No matter what you do, someone questions it. (There's a difference when someone is sharing good information & facts. Like car seats etc) there's a lot to learn..

People are just focused on "if I co-sleep they'll never sleep on their own" "if I don't let them CIO (cry it out) they'll never learn to self soothe" (I won't go further on that subject). When in reality, they'll sleep on their own, they'll learn to be independent. Trust me, it'll come. It'll come fast. & You'll look back & wish you had snuggled longer, soothed faster & just took a moment to enjoy it.


Don't get so wrapped up in the stress if them being so dependent, that you force independence too soon. Enjoy it. Enjoy that they cry for you, want you, want your cuddles, sleep on you.. These years, they go fast. Take a moment, or two & take it in. All of it. :)