to my ever beautiful daughter, Jovie
you’re growing up so fast, my dear! in the last few weeks you’ve gone from rolling to commando crawling – from no teeth to 2 little ones peeping out. you’re sitting up, wanting to stand up, you’ve got places to go and you’re not afraid to let everyone know!
when you’re blessed to be a parent, you’re often cursed with sleep deprivation.
now, don’t get me wrong, being a parent to 2 little ones has made my life complete in so many ways. but i can’t deny how tired i am. “sleep” is one of those things that you often hear about, something you get a taste of it 20 minute patches here and there, and is at the top of your list when you finally get a minute to yourself (if you’re lucky to have that even). it’s just naturally one of those things you give up, happily but with an edge of ‘bah’ when you realise, at 5am, you haven’t gone to sleep yet for that night. and then you have to work 10 hours. and then it starts all over again.
my advice to all those suffering out there? stop counting how many hours you’ve lost, and think about the hours you’ve gained with your babies… it makes the day/night/day/night blur easier 🙂
Jasper may or may not outgrow his need to wake up 1-4 times a night and run down the hall screaming to find me.. Jovie will cut her teeth and may go through the same night wakings … but you know, this phase will pass and soon enough you will get your full nights sleep back.
sweet dreams (or at least, sane nights!)
look at her go!
our little inch worm from Jasper & Jovie on Vimeo.
not quite on hands and knees yet, but boy does she know how to get what she wants! it’s incredible to see her learn new things so quickly… and kinda sad that she’s growing up so quick 🙁 my baby!