Play Time- Jungle Friends

This is a little taste of what I hear all day long- though he is usually much louder!!! He sure loves those animals Grandma!!

Nap Time vs. Bedtime (What babies know)

You think babies don't know much, and don't care much so long as they're taken care of. They only cry when they need something, they poop and peep when they need to, and they go to sleep if they're tired. Simple life right? WRONG-O!
Among other things he knows, Peewee knows the difference between naps and a good night's sleep. I let him play in the pack 'n play with his toys during the day. He's very content to talk to his jungle friends and squeal with joy at the colors of his toys hanging above him. When he's tired, he simply snuggles his little face down in his blanket and falls asleep. NO BINKY NEEDED! It's amazing. But when bedtime rolls around a fit of crying ensues that can only be soothed by a binky and at least 10 minutes of cuddling and bouncing from Mom or Dad. What a smart little guy!

Might I also add in his defense that once he does get to sleep he sleeps for a long time! Peewee sleeps from 8:30-2:00 and 2:30-7:00 and then he just plays for a little bit while we keep on sleeping. Oh how joyous is a home with a good sleeper!

Impracticalities- Doing Things I Shouldn't

Did you know that it's impractical for a mother to pick up her child every time he cries? She should let him cry it out. Otherwise he will come to know that if he cries, he will get picked up. He will know that he has his mother wrapped around his little finger.

Did you know that's it's impractical for a mother to rock her baby to sleep? She should put him in bed while he's still awake. That way he will learn to put himself to sleep- a skill he will definitely need in the future so that's he's not always looking for his mother to comfort him.

Did you know that it's impractical to give your baby a binky before he is 2 months old, and after he is one year old? Giving a child a binky can make them dependent on it. It should only be given to a baby at bed time, when they can use it to soothe themselves- going along with that whole idea of being able to put themselves to sleep.

Did you know it's impractical for a mother breastfeed her baby all the time? If she's set on using breastmilk, she should pump it and use a bottle at least once a day. That way she won't be tied down and she'll be able to leave baby with a sitter while she goes out.

Did you know it's impractical for a mother to let her baby sleep in her bed? How are she and her husband ever going to get any alone time? How will they have a sex life? And baby will never learn to sleep by himself!

Well I guess you can call me MRS. IMPRACTICAL! Because if my baby cries, I'm going to comfort him! Of course he has me wrapped around his finger!
And I could let my son scream for 15 minutes while he tries to put himself to sleep, or I could spend 15 minutes and rock him to sleep. So what if he looks to me for comfort! That's what I'm here for!
And guess what- my baby LOVES his binky! It makes him feel safe in a way that I can't- so I'm going to let him have it!
And I won't give my baby a bottle once a day! He's only 2 months old! At this point, if I go somewhere- he comes along!
And yeah- we bring our baby into bed with us sometimes! And he loves it! And we love it! And we STILL love each other!!!

Photo Op-portunities

Photo opportunities seem to come more and more these days with little Peewee smiling all the bad from this world. A smile and a few cute noises from this boy make all my toubles melt away like an ice cream cone at a baseball game.
When we came home from a car ride the other day I found the little guy like this... He LOVES his binky. His newest thing is that he hates to lie down. He wants to sit up and greet the world. I have to tell myself that while leaning back his head on my chest may be comfortable and convenient for him, I cannot be a chair all day long. Thank heaven for bouncy seats that let him sit up quietly for 2 hours straight while I baked in the kitchen!!
Time for a new outfit!!
After this one he got mad and fed up with the photographer and bright flashbulbs in his face. Well- really he was just tired.