One of the hardest things about being a mom, for me at least, is trusting that I am doing the right thing. There are SO many books and opinions out there. I find myself second guessing myself all the time. Should I let him cry it out? Is he sleeping enough? Why can't he put himself to sleep - is it my fault? Is my iPhone frying his brain? Too much noise? Too quiet? Enough play? Early enough bedtime? Sign language? Start with rice cereal? Oatmeal? Green veggies? Why isn't he rolling from his back to his tummy yet? ...I have a sneaking suspicion that this is only the beginning of things I will second guess myself about...
And then Cooper reminded me that there isn't a better parenting book in the world, than the one written on my heart.
He rolled over, from back to tummy. All on his own. It wasn't something I read, or was told to do, that helped him. It was just me being his mom, and him being him.
It is really hard, but I need to just trust myself. I WILL screw up (ummm already have), and that is okay. We will all learn together.
This clip from Portlandia is EXACTLY how I feel sometimes! Click
here to watch it. Hysterical.
Love the clip! Cooper is so lucky to have a mommy who cares and loves so deeply. And don't worry, you are never alone when you mess up!
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