I miss you!
Look at that chunck!
So Sweet!
Ruby's new "big girl" bed!
Still such a sweet baby face!
I can't believe Ruby is going to be 3 in a month! We finally moved her to a big bed on Tuesday night. No more crib - I know - she was/is way too big for that crib, but it was her safety zone. She has always loved her crib - minus those days when she fought tooth and nail over a nap. She was so excited about her "special delivery" Anthony and my dad put it together and she was so excited about it. I was so nervous, sad, and scared to put her to bed at night. When I tucked her in she looked like a little pea in a big pod. She asked if I was going to sleep with her like in Oregon:(. I said no, sang her a few songs, kissed her good night, wished her sweet dreams and shut the door. She slept through the night and woke up at 7:00am calling my name. When I went in her room she was in the same place I put her the night before. Wednesday she took a 2 hour nap - no problem - and went to bed at night - no problem. Last night she asked if I would sleep with her, I said no. Then she patted the bed and asked if I would lay with her for "just a little bit". I wanted to soo bad. She looked so sweet and her bed is very cozy. I wanted to climb in and let her fall asleep snuggled in my arms. I wanted to smell her breath and hold her little hands. But, I didn't. I tucked her in and did our good night routine and closed the door. I want her to feel safe in her new bed, and in order do that, I have to make it seem like I think it is. It was so hard to close that door and right now I shed a tear because my little baby is growing up way too fast. I can't hold on to her tight enough. I don't want her chunck to go away or her voice to change. I don't want her to ever stop calling me mommy. I know she is still so young, but I am so proud of the little girls she is becoming. She is sweet, most of the time she is polite, she is loving, she is caring, she is sensitive (I wonder where she got that from:)), she is funny, she is kind, she is silly, and I love her.
p.s. have I ever told you what a sap I am????
p.p.s on some days and at some moments she is definitely naughty - I am not one of those parents who think there kids are perfect - TRUST ME!
p.p.p.s. I know it is early and I will probably post some frustrating comments about how she won't stay in bed, or that she cries, or that she fights over bedtime, but for now, I will enjoy the early success!
5 comments:
You made me cry now! What a big and exciting milestone...
I remember having that will power -you are awesome!! Congratulations on the early success... Kyla was that way after about 3 days, and didn't change for the worse until she started sharing a room with Kade - you'll probably be very lucky and she'll stay that way (o: Congratulations Ruby!!
( Hey Jeana - is Ruby going on the potty all the time now? )
Awesome, Ruby. We are so proud of you- sleeping all by yourself in a big girl bed is a big deal-- congrats. I know what you mean when they say they want you to lay down with them for just a little bit- it's sooo hard to resist because truthfully you really want to, but be STRONG- it's best for Ruby,Anthony, and you in the end.
p.s. I don't know what I am talking about, but I heard it's best for the kids :)
Jeana,
Hold on to her and don't let her go, they grow up way to fast. My heart hurts a little everyday, watching my two big kids, how did I(they)get this old. And knowing that I only have Emily for two more years and she can hardly wait, makes my heart hurt. Hold very, very tight my friend.
Love, Christy
You don't need inspiration from me! Look at what an amazing mom you are! I'm learning from you. : )Those pics of Ruby are adorable!
Of course you can link me! I have been meaning to link you and Angie for awhile now. I'm trying to get alot so people starting thinking I'm popular!!
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