The longer I am a mum of my little toddler, the more I am convinced that there is mainly one thing that helps you become a better, more sensible and more loving parent and that thing is… sleep.
The more you get it, the more patient you are, the more energetic you are and the more adventurous and willing in organising your toddler’s time.
My toddler’s sleeping routine is still uneven but has recently greatly improved. His daytime sleep has also regulated itself. I suspect that three elements contributed to his better sleeping routine:
Activity: he runs around more and plays around in the garden
Diet: there’s more meat in his diet
Emotional Security: he comfortably borrowed his daddy’s big pillow to sleep on.
With this new sleeping pattern emerges a happier, stronger and more confident mama, and the stronger the mama, the better for the whole household.
So I’ll be finishing this post now. My toddler is having his afternoon nap, I’ll have it too.
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You are so nice mother, and I enjoyed reading your lovely post… But you know, your photographs talking too :) Blessing and Happiness, Thank you, love, nia
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How wise – most people get scratchy without enough sleep
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It is the hardest thing for parents to do. Put aside other interests, chores, duties and go to sleep. But you’re right. It’s often exactly what we should be doing.
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I agree with this one hundred percent. Sleep makes me more carefree and a lot more fun!
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