Well see this adorable baby?
She is the definition of a moving target. And every time I think I have her sleep schedule down, she decides to change it up. And every time I think I nailed her feeding schedule, she tells me it's time for something new. And once I feel I know exactly what I need to do to make her laugh, soothe her or calm her for the night, she decides just the opposite things are what is needed.
And I'm learning soooooo much from this experience. And I'll openly admit that I still have much to learn. I need to learn not to stress if my milk supply drops for a few days. (Uh Shannon, stress causes even WORSE milk supply!) I need to relax if Taylor decides she wants to nap for 1.5 hours one day and then 5.5 hours the next. She knows how much sleep she needs. And I have to learn to "go with the flow". And that perfection really is a moving target. I'm getting there. I really am.
And you know what? It's okay if things don't always go right as planned. Because although sometimes these deviations are not as good as I had hoped, more often than not, this little moving target of mine turns out even better than ever expected.
What a profound quote. It's so true!! Aww I've always heard babies are unpredictable, i guess that's true too. Best wishes Shannon!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so very true! Going with the flow is the only way to stay sane!
ReplyDelete(Love that little rocking chair!)
This is so true! At this point, these little babes rule the house and we kind of have to go with what they say. And I'm just fine with that!
ReplyDeleteLove her sitting in that little rocking chair! And yes, I've had to learn to go with the flow too. Finally, I've let it all go and do whatever my baby wants. (It took 2 babies before her though for me to get to that point, lol.)
ReplyDelete*furiously taking down notes* :)
ReplyDeleteNatalie has no pattern in anything she does. She's so unpredictable. I don't think she ever will get on a schedule either.
ReplyDeleteBTW, my quote for my eighth grade "senior" quote was so incredibly stupid I don't know if I want to share it. But I will: "If you love someone put their name in a circle, not a heart. A heart can be broken but a circle never ends." So. Dumb.
Such a great post! I need to send this to my husband, since he is the more of the perfectionist when it comes to Avery1
ReplyDeleteBTW, I LOVE that chair, so cute!
lessons that I'm STILL trying to learn! I would get so frustrated when Brycen would take a 40 minute nap when I knew he USUALLY took a 1.5 hour nap... and I too am the epitome of a perfectionist!
ReplyDeleteYep, every day is different and a learning curve :) You seem to be a natural at this role as mummy. I just love the pics you take of Taylor, she's adorable xo
ReplyDeleteHi Shannon - Ran across your blog from Blawnde's Blog and I think Taylor is just adorable! And you are absolutely right.... flexibility and adaptability are great values to have as parents! I've really learned to just go with the flow and it's been so helpful!
ReplyDeleteI have to say, when I saw the title of this post and the picture of Taylor in the chair, I thought you were going to say when you were shooting this photo that she fell out of the chair. Hee hee. Maybe that's just something I would do instead. :) I agree with you though! I'm just grateful that I'm a parent during the age of the internet. When Claire went through her regression recently, the internet was my friend. I got great tips, and things improved very quickly. Or sometimes, you just need to know that you are not the only one out there dealing with parenting issues. You are doing an awesome job. It sure makes me appreciate my parents more too!
ReplyDeleteYou lost me at 5.5 hour nap. I would do despicable things for Gabe to take a nap that long. Like shameful things really.
ReplyDeleteYou always have such a good perspective on things. I totally agree that babies are a guessing game...just when you think you have them figured out, they throw you a curveball! I'll admit that I'm not one who takes to change that well. I thrive off routine and predictability. Doesn't exactly mesh well with an infant! But, like you said, I'm trying to go with the flow. Easier said than done sometimes, but a cute little grinning baby defintely makes up for it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so good to remember. You are wicked smart for reminding yourself. I am not so good and going with the flow.
ReplyDeleteIf and when I ever have babies can you email this to me like, every four days? kthanxbye.
ReplyDeleteAlso: my sister in law says that beer promotes breast milk. Just sayin'