Emotional Support Sisters

As I was sleepily feeding my baby in the wee hours of the morning, I was trying to think of something to write for the blog. Reflecting on my last week, there have been huge changes and challenges all encompassing sleep. My baby was waking up early to eat, wide awake and ready to play and wouldn’t go back to sleep maybe 15 minutes before my oldest would wake up. Next thing I know, the daily naps I so cherished have come to an end since my oldest has given up naps. And my oldest just learned how to open doors, so that’s created a new battle at bedtime. Needless to say, I’ve been tired and overwhelmed lately. 

This lack of sleep got me thinking about my mom’s favorite phrase: “go to bed it’ll feel better in the morning.” After having my own children, I get it. I get that everything is hard when they get tired, but there is only so much I can do to help with their difficult emotions. And only so much I can do while running on an empty tank. Sleep is usually the answer. So go to bed, it’ll feel better in the morning.

-Rae