I realized today that it has been awhile since I have taken some pictures of R. In the first year of his life we took a picture every single day, with his hippo, so that we could "watch R grow." (I'll put the slideshow DH made of it up on the blog sometime.) However, in the past week, I think we have taken any pictures at all. I tried to get some today, but I think R is not feeling too great, so all he is wanting to do is sit on my lap and read books. He has taken two naps both of the last two days because he has just been grouchy, yawning and off.
Don't get me wrong, I am loving all the cuddles that I am getting. I love the closeness and the way he comes over with a book, wanting to hear it and then read it again and again and again (the fourth time is usually the last! :)
I am hoping that it is because he is not feeling well though, because I am getting nothing done around the house! And if he is always this cuddly and needing to be held, it will quickly turn into clingy and I do not think I will enjoy that. I do not want to spoil him either by picking him up everytime he cries and wraps himself around my legs, or teach him that he will get what he wants whenever he wants it. Oh, the fine balance between knowing when they need you and when they don't really.
The question is, am I always going to worry about whether what I am doing is the right thing for him?
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Hey Rayna -
Thanks for the comment on my blog. I was glad to find yours!
There are so many things to think about as a parent, hey?! It can be so challenging trying to find that balance. I think the challenges are always there, they just change with the stages. One of the joys of being a parent I suppose! As many of my friends remind me though, enjoy each moment because it goes by so quickly. Soon he won't want to cuddle at all.
I hope you guys are doing well.
p.s. Both Jonathan and I love to take photos and we have a really good camera so that helps!
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