I have an 18 month old. (again)
She is a terror.
One day I was particularly frustrated with her. But, at night she finally let me rock her before she went to sleep. (she has never done that before)
My heart totally melted while I held her and Irealized, this is what makes it worth it.
All the tantrums and naughtiness I can deal with, if I can just hold her close to me for a little while.
Then I thought about my teenager.
She is not a terror, but not far from it some days.
And I realized that I don't get a chance to wash away those feelings by holding her and rocking her to sleep.
So what can I do instead to make me realize that it is all worth it?
Laughing with her, crying with her, letting her become more than I think she is ready for.
Of course it's worth it.
Do you think all 18 to 20 month olds are crazy? I know Elle is crazy sometimes. But I do get to rock her and love her every night. And I am glad for that for sure :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous point! You are an awesome mom!
ReplyDeleteMissing you and all your little terrors and non terrors...
ReplyDeleteMy kids have never been night-time rockers, but I sure love holding them when they first wake up in the morning!
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