It’s late and baby E is asleep for the first stretch of the night. I’m ready for some shut eye myself, but at least I remembered I needed to write!
The past 10 days or so baby E has had a sleep regression – thankfully only during the day – where she’s so excited about the world around her that she doesn’t want to nap. Which means she’s been overstimulated and overtired…which means fussy! And particularly fussy in the evenings when we’re already tired from the day. So it’s been a little more stressful and exhausting lately and a little harder to enjoy, even though I know every moment with our girl is precious. But things were easier today. She finally took regular naps and was not fussy! Here’s hoping that’s the end of this sleep regression.
But the reprieve gave me more time to think, interact with baby E, and just enjoy taking care of her, and it all reminded me of how amazing it is to have our own little daughter. Being a mom is an incredible feeling, stronger and deeper than I ever imagined it could be. There’s so much wonder to behold in such a tiny form. I am so grateful for my little girl, for Michael, for our growing family, and this sweet new season – as hard as it can be sometimes.
