unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain;necessary.
I'd say I'm pretty good at prolonging this. I wait until the very end, until there is no other option, in some areas of life. I've debated on whether to even share this post, because this has been such a tragic subject for me, hence the prolonging of it!
A little backstory...before Tucker was born, a sweet co-worker handed down to me this Beautiful cradle that she had. She told me, "it'll be great for when he first comes home to have by your bed, just for those first nights when he needs to be next to you and Dustin." I was so thankful for this thoughtful gift. She even had the bumpers custom made out of this beautiful Chenille, ivory fabric. See for yourself...
So, when Tucker came home this is where he slept. And this happens to be the place he still sleeps 7 months later! First off, let me say this is not just your average size bassinet or cradle. It's essentially like a miniature crib. He still has PLENTY of room and loves this thing! And I know he loves it, because he has slept through the night since he was around 8 weeks old people! In the early months, any time anyone would mention moving him to his crib (or big bed as I refer to it) I would think..."I just can't yet". I would respond with, "He is sleeping so well in the cradle, why mess up this wonderful routine we've established?!" And then I would quickly end the conversation by saying something like, "I am going to let him start sleeping in there very soon" and then I would change the subject :)
So here we are 7 months later and I have Majorly prolonged the inevitable. How do I know this you ask? Well, because Tucker woke me up 2 mornings ago up on all fours peeking over the side of the cradle. How else do I know? (The next reason may be the reason I was hesitant to post this, but I'm a blogger now and I want to be able to share these new adventures in parenting...so here it goes.) Tucker also just rolled off of our bed for the first time ever last night! Which of course, makes you feel like the worst parent ever! Thankfully, he sustained no injuries and is still the happiest baby I know. Although, I am going to take these two things happening two days in a row as signs from the Lord that it is time. Time for the big bed and making this this transition inevitable, unfortunately!
I know Tucker is going to do great with the transition. He's napped in his crib and sleeps well pretty much anywhere we are with a little white noise on in the background. It's not like he has to be in that cradle to sleep through the night. As for me during this transition it will be a little sad, which is why I have been prolonging the inevitable. Tucker is too mobile now though. If I had it my way, I would have him sleeping in that cradle until his legs were hanging over the edge, but I cannot risk his safety and him falling out of the
