Do you ever watch your baby sleep? I do. I’m sure most moms do. If you don’t, then you are missing out! I can’t help but have my heart melt when I look at his little cherub face asleep. I love watching his face expressions, and listening to him breathe. I especially love watching him suck in his sleep.
When babies are sleeping, it seems as if all the problems go away. It is a time that you can sit there and enjoy your baby’s calmness (if you are not trying to get some sleep yourself).
This past week has been a particularly hard week. My little guy got his four month shots and he has been a fussy little man ever since. He doesn’t want to sleep. And, in addition to that, we are still battling tummy troubles, trying to transition him to a bottle, which he hates, and did I mention no sleep? It is a frustrating stage in our lives.
I just want to enjoy my baby. I struggle with feeling guilty for not enjoying this stage of his life when we are battling so many issues. I don’t want to worry about what I’m eating, or whether or not he is suffering, or how to get him a bottle. I just want to smile at him, and see that adorable smile back. Luckily, I get that a lot. Babies are good at that.
Yet, when I look at him sleep, all my cares (and his) seem to melt away. He is peaceful. Happy. And, even if it doesn’t last long, I can still relish in that moment. I can stop and think about how precious he truly is. I see the angelic and know that he is a gift from a loving Heavenly Father. I like to imagine his future. Think about the man that he will one day come. I think about all the things he still has to learn in this life.
Watching my baby sleep is a happy time. For both of us.