When my daughter went through a really hard napping phase (as in, didn't nap at all), I was at my wit's end. I talk to my mom every day, and she is always giving me great advice, but something she said really stuck with me. She said, "Babies are people, too. They have their days just like anyone- they might be really exhausted, not tired at all, grouchy, or happy, just like you or I get in moods. All I can say is, try to read her mood, and if it's a hard one, pour yourself an extra cup of coffee in the morning, and tomorrow will be a better day!"
My mom is probably reading this trying to remember saying this or why this particular piece of advice stuck with me. However, I found it so liberating. My daughter might just be grouchy. Or tired. Or not tired and wanting to "chat." We all get like that. Although I am so grateful for the many books I have read that help with her schedule or napping, this advice really helped me from overanalyzing or blaming myself for her sleep or mood.
Love you, Mom!
~Mamacita
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