when my son takes his nap during the day, often he gets two, sometimes only one, i hold him. i know i should do laundry or dishes or whatever but i don't because i like holding him and he likes being held, he sleeps longer and better if i hold him and i don't think this is by accident.
i hear mothers say "he was asleep until i put him down" well, yes, of course he was, because there is nothing nicer for a baby than being in mother's arms.
I'm a nap holder. I used to fight it, because everyone says it will spoil the baby, right? But putting the baby down just ruined it for everyone, and even after 4 children, I've never been desperate enough to just put one down and leave her to cry. So I hold. And I watch tv, or read a book, or if possible, I take a nap. Not getting anything done. But I just love the feeling of that sweet little one snuggled up so peacefully on me. Is there anything more beautiful or more comfortable?
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! All that laundry and other housework will very likely wait for me anyway! Thanks for commenting!
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