I have a dilemma....not one of epic proportions, just a Mommy one. I made a deal with myself before Grace was born that this time around I was going to just enjoy the phase of life that she is in, not wish it away by thinking "if only she was 6 months old, and will play on the floor on her own, or I can't wait for her to hold this bottle on her own.." I have only fudged up once, but no Mom can blame me because wishing for her to sleep at night is one I feel that I can forgive myself for. And she is sleeping SO much better now.
But here is my problem, I am torn. As she is sleeping here in my arms I know I should put her down. I have a million things I would like to get done. But for some reason, I just can't seem to do it. She needs to start getting used to the idea of this little afternoon nap taking place in her bed. I need to get the dishes put away. I need to hang up the laundry. Bathrooms need to be scrubbed. She is asleep. Now is the perfect time. But I look down at her peaceful little face, snuggling her blanket in her arms and I just can't bring myself to do it. This being the third time around, I know she really won't be this little forever. Soon she will be tearing my tupperware cupboard apart with her brother and sister but for now she is here, content to just sleep in my arms. And for once, I am not going to look back and regret that I just didn't spend a few minutes enjoying it.
But here is my problem, I am torn. As she is sleeping here in my arms I know I should put her down. I have a million things I would like to get done. But for some reason, I just can't seem to do it. She needs to start getting used to the idea of this little afternoon nap taking place in her bed. I need to get the dishes put away. I need to hang up the laundry. Bathrooms need to be scrubbed. She is asleep. Now is the perfect time. But I look down at her peaceful little face, snuggling her blanket in her arms and I just can't bring myself to do it. This being the third time around, I know she really won't be this little forever. Soon she will be tearing my tupperware cupboard apart with her brother and sister but for now she is here, content to just sleep in my arms. And for once, I am not going to look back and regret that I just didn't spend a few minutes enjoying it.
8 comments:
I think you are absolutely right. You'll never look back and regret that your dishes didn't get done that day, but no matter how much time you spend holding your baby you'll always wish you'd spent more!
Enjoy it, she is your last. You want have moments like this agian!
Oh Rachel, I know just the feeling. The dishes may be piled high and the "To Do" List a mile long, but that long afternoon of holding her in your arms will soon turn into one fleeting moment. You will be so grateful you grasped hold of it. You just keep cradling that little angel in your arms and don't worry about the laundry...it will take care of itself.:-)
Love, Kristin (Dahlquist) Nelson
PS-I just found your site from Rachelle! Your family is absolutely gorgeous!
Don't do it, don't put that baby down!!! I was just teary last night thinking about how big my baby is now and how I miss those snuggly newborn moments. It is just so much harder when you know that you probably won't have another one, please enjoy it while you can (and give her an extra snuggle for me)!
Seems like I have been more calm this time and I have really enjoyed my 3rd little guy more than I did before. Dont get me wrong, I LOVE love love my Austin and CJ but I dont know Jackson has melted my heart. I know he is not my last but its like hes my baby, and he will be until I say any different! So sit back and enjoy I say!
So as a mother we are always so torn! Such highs, and lows and life so out of balance when you have a new baby it is sometimes hard to enjoy it! My baby will be one this sunday, and she is my last I know exactly how you feel! Enjoy her! It goes way to fast! She is precious! Take care, Kelsi
I am already telling myself that I need to enjoy Isaac's little moments, even at night...mulitple times a night, because he will never be 2 weeks again...or 3 weeks again...and I still have many more to go! :)
SNUGGLE HER and Enjoy her little moments with you.
~Heather
um, this is a plea to you to NOT MAKE YOUR BLOG PRIVATE as i would never have found you!!
i've always been a fan of yours since you ruled the world in nursery--now i can stalk you online, too!!! this blogging is nuts. i love it too much
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