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Getting Back To The "Baby"
When we first started the blog, titled "2 trainers and a baby", the idea was to cover health, fitness, and family topics. I realize that it has been a while since I have covered the "family" aspect, and due to an incident last night, I have been inspired to write about something.
I suspect many mothers can relate to this incident. It is 3:48 am and Elsa, my almost 3yr old, starts crying. I immediately look at the monitor and struggle with the infamous question, "Should I go in?"
I would like to preface this by saying both Brett and I have been pretty good about the "self soothing" method during the night. And because of this, we RARELY enter Elsa's room after putting her down. But, last night was a little different. The air conditioner was broken(or so we thought...but that's a whole different story).
When we first put Elsa down, her room had been cool. But, who knows how hot it was in there at 3:48 in the morning! After about 10 seconds of crying, I stated, "I think I need to go in. It could be 1000 degrees in there!". I even sat up in bed. And here is where I am reminded why I love the voice of reason that often comes from my husband. "Joli, give it a minute. She cried like this just last night in her very cool room and was back asleep in 2 minutes. How hot do you think it could possibly get in there if it was cool when we put her down".
"Oh, alright" I said. And within less than a minute she was back sound asleep and slept until 7am! Another wonderful thing. And yes, it was hot in there when we went to get her in the morning, but certainly not 1000 degrees. And she said she slept well.
Now, If I had gone in there, we would have been up for at least an hour trying to solve the problem and getting her back to sleep--she is NOT a cuddler. She wants to play and read books at 3 in the morning. Which, by the way, is why we had an easier time with the tough love. I might have gone in there more if she just wanted love from mommy:)
But, I am so thankful to have a husband who is just as involved in Elsa's life as I am. I don't want to be responsible for all the decisions that affect our daughter. Maybe not always, but mostly, I truly appreciate Brett's input. He cares and has opinions. I frequently find myself saying, "ok, you are right honey". (And for the record, he says the same to me on occasion:)
So, thank you Brett for your involvement and support:)
-J
I suspect many mothers can relate to this incident. It is 3:48 am and Elsa, my almost 3yr old, starts crying. I immediately look at the monitor and struggle with the infamous question, "Should I go in?"
I would like to preface this by saying both Brett and I have been pretty good about the "self soothing" method during the night. And because of this, we RARELY enter Elsa's room after putting her down. But, last night was a little different. The air conditioner was broken(or so we thought...but that's a whole different story).
When we first put Elsa down, her room had been cool. But, who knows how hot it was in there at 3:48 in the morning! After about 10 seconds of crying, I stated, "I think I need to go in. It could be 1000 degrees in there!". I even sat up in bed. And here is where I am reminded why I love the voice of reason that often comes from my husband. "Joli, give it a minute. She cried like this just last night in her very cool room and was back asleep in 2 minutes. How hot do you think it could possibly get in there if it was cool when we put her down".
"Oh, alright" I said. And within less than a minute she was back sound asleep and slept until 7am! Another wonderful thing. And yes, it was hot in there when we went to get her in the morning, but certainly not 1000 degrees. And she said she slept well.
Now, If I had gone in there, we would have been up for at least an hour trying to solve the problem and getting her back to sleep--she is NOT a cuddler. She wants to play and read books at 3 in the morning. Which, by the way, is why we had an easier time with the tough love. I might have gone in there more if she just wanted love from mommy:)
But, I am so thankful to have a husband who is just as involved in Elsa's life as I am. I don't want to be responsible for all the decisions that affect our daughter. Maybe not always, but mostly, I truly appreciate Brett's input. He cares and has opinions. I frequently find myself saying, "ok, you are right honey". (And for the record, he says the same to me on occasion:)
So, thank you Brett for your involvement and support:)
-J
