A Better Way

Lately, I've been looking into Attachment Parenting. I know is a bit late, but better late than never.

While doing some reading though, i did realize that i already do some of these things. But there was a lot i didn't do.

For a while now I've been desperately reading and doing some trial and error to find what will work best for us in terms of discipline, coddling, and bedtime.

 As you know, from my previous post; I've learned my lesson. I WILL NOT allow her to "cry it out". I can't even express how terrible i STILL feel about that. Instead, i rock with her a little longer until she is completely ready to go to bed. The extra cuddles are nice. And i don't want to wish this away too quickly.

She absolutely loves to be with me; in my arms, snuggling, holding my hand, she even prefers me pushing her stroller over Daddy. Lol. In the morning, it has to be me who gets her out of bed, otherwise we have an apocalyptic melt down on our hands. Its hard on daddy sometimes- frustrating and upsetting. But he will have his moment in the spotlight. Until then, Im soaking up the love and attention i get. One day i will wake up and she'll be 20.

 I've also been trying to spend more one-on-one time with her. Its one thing to be in the same room & watching a movie without communicating. Its another, and way more beneficial and satisfying to interact with each other, & have complete focus.

Its just our third day trying this. Last night Leah said "ewow" for yellow, and "powpow" for purple. Today she is realizing how many things in our house, especially her room- are yellow and purple.

 I absolutely adore this age. She is so full of wonder and learning so quickly!

I was worried she may have a speech delay. She says a lot of words like (go, no, eye, hat, woof, what's that, juice, cheesie) and other simple little words but she does A LOT of pointing and moaning at things. And that's the way she prefers to communicate with us over trying to talk. But I've noticed a change in her already since i started to really sit down and have "conversations" with her. She rambles on about stuff in her own little language, and that makes me smile.

Paying close attention to her needs or wants and seeing things the way she does, getting to her level, and approaching her differently are all things i plan to either do, or change. I won't go back to doing things as i did before.

Now, to inform DH how things are going to be around here from now on ;)

 Leah, I will love you every single day of forever.

 -M.