First Day of Real Crying

So the past few nights Grace has wanted nothing to do with her own bed. She completely stops crying when I pull her out and lay her next to me. So that's what we've done the last two nights. I never would have done this with my other children. Seeing as I have to get up each and every day to take care of 5 other children, I'm doing it so I can survive. Although it doesn't bother me quite so much, I don't get the rest that I truly need. So today, I started laying Grace down for her naps awake. No more rocking, patting or bouncing. Yes, it took a little while longer, but the Nazi sleep Mom finally has arrived. But I know that this strategy really works. As hard as it is to listen to my sweet little baby cry, it's for the best. Best for her, and best for me. And it will all be worth it when she finally stops crying and realizes that sleep is a wonderful thing.