Sometimes, my emotions get the best of me...

...and a few days ago was no different! I had a very busy day at work, and came home late with Noah because we were out and about (I honestly forgot what we were doing). We get home, and we have enough time to play a little, read, pj's, and bed. For the most part, I'm pretty laid back when it comes to the milestones and when Noah meets them. I'm not worried much about his progress because I know that, in due time, he will meet all of them!

Well, that day...I was stuck on the fact that I still haven't heard Noah truly say "Mama" consistently :(. I mean what Mom doesn't want their child caling out for them?! Dada was part of his vocabulary, and then various other sounds, "bahoom" and gaboom" to name a few, but never mama!

So i started to research it a little bit, and found myself getting tear eyed about the whole thing. What was happening to me, and why was I being so emotional about all this? I did find some good advice, stating that sometimes, since you're doing so much of the "teaching", babies have a hard time recognizing you as the "mama" and maybe think you're teaching them another word. Tips included showing pictures and naming, hiding and saying "mama" and then appearing, etc. I thought they were good ideas, and told myself that I will implement them sooner than later.

Low and behold, a few days later, here is Noah saying "mamamamamamamama". It wasn't directed towards me as much, which is ok, but the sound did come! I knew he could produce it, but now he is doing it more frequently, which makes me smile.

I just have to get over it, and remember that every child is different. I can't force Noah to do anything he isn't ready to do. I have to relinquish control, and realize that I really an NOT in charge. He's going to walk, and to talk, and be just fine. So...in the meantime, i'm learning to let go, and enjoy the amazing bundle of joy God has blessed me with.

Until next time,

JB