Red letter day
posted on: 08:46 PM October 18, 2007
When my Wife and discovered that A-star and B-boy would be arriving, we visited our friends who had also had twins. I could swear they were at least six months, but my Wife says they were 5. In any case, the moment that is burned into my brain, and my Wife's brain, is the moment that their baby girl began to fall asleep in her Daddy's arms, without any coaxing or rocking. Her mom cried out: "Don't let her fall asleep."
That had never happed to us. A-star and B-boy had never fallen asleep while being held... until last week.
We were on our daily walk before bath time, the longest stretch the boys stay awake. The walk keeps them from getting too fussy at home. We've also discovered if they take a nap a few hours before bedtime, they are not tired enough to fall asleep at night, so the walk helps to keep them awake.
Anyway, the boys were in their carriers, looking outward. It was a chilly day, so the Boys were bundled up, wearing hats and we were wearing big jackets to keep them warm. We weren't particularly worried, as I said, they had never fallen asleep while being held, so we took our time, exploring the neighbourhood.
Then it happened. My Wife cried out "A-star's falling asleep!" It was true, even from my angle I could see his eyelids drooping. I was stunned. We raced home , rousing him slightly all the way.
It had finally happened.
All right, I wasn't holding him in my arms, but he did fall asleep while being held. it's true he was bundled up in a snug cocoon and I was gently walking around.
I know what you're thinking, but let me have my small victories.