I can't do it...

I am not one of those mom's who can just let her baby "cry it out". So many times I have heard, "If your baby won't go to sleep... just let them cry it out until they fall asleep." Well--I can't do it! I just can't!

You are such a good sleeper and are usually so sweet and quick to go to sleep both for naps, and for bedtime. But the past two nights you have fought me on it... big time. I think it's becasue you have more teeth coming in and you're not feeling good.

On a normal night I usually will let you fuss for a little (you rarely do that) but you have been fussing to the point of getting some big tears ever since yesterday night and I can't stand to hear you so sad.

So, I have gotten to rock to you sleep the past two nights. I don't want this to become a habit, becasue I want you to learn how to sooth yourself to sleep (like a big boy), but to be honest I don't hate it at all. I've actually enjoyed it. There have been so few times where you have actually needed me, that I throw myself at any opportunity that comes up. I love to look at your button nose, your chubby cheeks, big chunky thighs and legs (that kick, kick, kick...), and your curious eyes (as they start to get heavy).

Thanks for needing me every once in a while, bubs. I love you so much, and I'll be sad one day when you're too big and too old to be rocked to sleep anymore when you don't feel good.