At first I thought that's what I got.
It turns out I was wrong.
Harper is somewhat calm, but she is not a sleepy baby.
She is an on-the-move, cheery little thing who doesn't need much sleep - much to my chagrin.
She takes one nap a day from about 10:30am-12:30pm. That's it. Other than that she is up and going. She goes to bed around 7pm and wakes up around 6:15am.
Having her up so much makes it hard to get things done. She is always there and it's hard to get those breaks to accomplish work (or just take a break and rest).
It's actually easier when Hayden is home and "plays with her" because he amuses her and keeps her entertained. And he actually doesn't have to do anything. He just does his thing and she appreciates the company and his presence. So really he doesn't play with her. He just exists and that is enough for her.
I think she might be an extrovert - also to my chagrin. I was hoping for an introvert (like me). A kindred spirit. I am surrounded by extroverts and I thought it would be neat to have an introvert, but I don't think that's what I "produced."
Instead I got a non-sleeping, little person who needs people and action. Lord help me (just kidding - sortove).
Yes, she is quite honestly the cutest thing! I know what you mean about having Hayden around. As much as my boys fight I love it that they keep each other entertained;). Although, Ari refuses to let me out of his sight no matter who he has to play with. The other day my Mom not so tactfully pointed out that "someday they'll all be gone". Not really what I wanted to hear but I get it.
ReplyDeleteOh my, she is just the cutest thing ever!
ReplyDeleteMaybe once she starts eating more she'll sleep more? I've heard that's a thing...but I don't know. =)
She's absolutely adorable! And let me say, you're not giving me a whole lot of hope here. Ethan was/is a non-sleeping, overly active, never stopping child that's about as extroverted as you can get. I am hoping for a much better sleeper this time around. Crossing my fingers!
ReplyDeleteShe is a cutie...but Bree is exactly the same. We now get no naps, and she would go all night w/out sleep if I never put her to bed. She never stops. I understand whole heartedly.
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