I am happy to say we have successfuly weaned the soother! It has been 2 weeks now and THANK GOD! Considering Jason's stubborn nature I was afraid he would kick up more of a fuss. I am so glad I forgot it that day. The night before I was at the end of my rope with that thing and I think in my subconscious I had already decided it would be gone, so I forgot to take it to daycare. And the ladies (well most of them) made me feel better about it. Some of them still ask if we are bringing it but the more sensible of the lot said "don't worry! he's ok with out it!" Music to my ears.
When I shared the news to my mom and my sister they were less than enthusiastic about the situation. I don't know why... they don't live with him. They said "why? He's so young! he's just a baby" definately made me feel like I was the worst mom ever for taking his soother away. Like I tore him from his mommy and sent him packing to bording school already. At least I have been getting a better sleep and that definately makes for a less grumpy mommy.
Ok so bear with me, I just have to vent about something... so a friend of mine just had a baby, and a mutal friend of ours is making me feel bad that I have not rushed over arms wide open gifts in tow. I must say, my excuse has been that it has been difficult for me to find the time now that I am working full time and because of this our weekends are usually jam-packed. Now should I feel bad, because I don't really. This person took 6 months to come see Jason after he was born. Am I being shallow? Callous? I figured I'd wait for the shower to go over. Then I found out it is a week day and I am at work. Who does that? Have a baby shower in the middle of the week? Well she didn't come to mine either so I guess we're even... what would you do?
Monday, October 27, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
An Update.
It has been so long, I forgot my password to get in here! I think I am ready to start posting again.
So an update...
Jason is 11 months old! can you believe it? Wow how this year flew by. He is walking and becoming less a baby and more a little boy every day. He is even saying a few words, currently his favorites are Ball, (said more like baaalll) Dada, and nana (for banana). I think his next word will be tree, he is almost getting it as we can't walk by a tree with out him pointing at it and attempting to say it. Plans are in the works for his 1st birthday party. I think it will be a low-key affair, mostly family and a few special friend invites. I remember the mayhem of my niece's 1st birthday and don't really want to repeat that.
Paul has really embraced fatherhood as of late. As Jason has become easier to please, or rather we can figure out what he needs a bit better. A little blatant finger pointing has also helped. And we *gasp* took away the soother. Now I am not saying soothers are evil and should be banned from the earth. But in Jason's case, I have a sneaking suspicion that my having to get up several times a night, crawling around on the floor in the dark has something to do with his soother. It happened by accident really, I forgot it one day while Jason was at daycare, We were afraid, the daycare ladies were afraid... but later that day they said he actually did ok with out it. So Paul and I saw it as our opportunity. So we pulled the plug, And we have all had a better sleep for it.
Now for me, I went back to work early... now why on earth would I do that??!! The biggest reason would be $$$$. But I did secure a fantastic job instructing nursing students, so far it has been great. Not to mention my very own desk! It took me a few weeks to stop telling people that I was going to the washroom. Those of you fellow nurses would understand.
I'm hoping to resume posting now that life has settled a little bit.
Talk to you soon!... I hope.
So an update...
Jason is 11 months old! can you believe it? Wow how this year flew by. He is walking and becoming less a baby and more a little boy every day. He is even saying a few words, currently his favorites are Ball, (said more like baaalll) Dada, and nana (for banana). I think his next word will be tree, he is almost getting it as we can't walk by a tree with out him pointing at it and attempting to say it. Plans are in the works for his 1st birthday party. I think it will be a low-key affair, mostly family and a few special friend invites. I remember the mayhem of my niece's 1st birthday and don't really want to repeat that.
Paul has really embraced fatherhood as of late. As Jason has become easier to please, or rather we can figure out what he needs a bit better. A little blatant finger pointing has also helped. And we *gasp* took away the soother. Now I am not saying soothers are evil and should be banned from the earth. But in Jason's case, I have a sneaking suspicion that my having to get up several times a night, crawling around on the floor in the dark has something to do with his soother. It happened by accident really, I forgot it one day while Jason was at daycare, We were afraid, the daycare ladies were afraid... but later that day they said he actually did ok with out it. So Paul and I saw it as our opportunity. So we pulled the plug, And we have all had a better sleep for it.
Now for me, I went back to work early... now why on earth would I do that??!! The biggest reason would be $$$$. But I did secure a fantastic job instructing nursing students, so far it has been great. Not to mention my very own desk! It took me a few weeks to stop telling people that I was going to the washroom. Those of you fellow nurses would understand.
I'm hoping to resume posting now that life has settled a little bit.
Talk to you soon!... I hope.
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