Comments on: It Won’t Last Forever

By: When did I become my Mom

When did I become my Mom — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:24:52 +0000

Very sweet. My baby is 2 and she naturally sleeps with us. My boys are 9 and 7 and I can’t get them to sleep in their own room or beds. They’d rather drape on my bed, the sofa at the foot of the bed, a mattress on the floor… as long as it’s close to us.

I know these days will soon be gone. I try not to think about it.

Stumbled upon you.
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By: One Of These Things Is Not Like the Other...

One Of These Things Is Not Like the Other... — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:50:41 +0000

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By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:03:49 +0000

This is just a beautiful post. I’m teary reading it. Thanks for sharing.

By: Mom

Mom — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:27:58 +0000

This is why we still co-sleep. She is now making the choice to sometimes sleep on her own and we let her go with sadness in our hearts. But my job is to raise a free individual with her own thoughts and needs. Every time she takes a new step I know that I’m dong my job well. I love you JJ

By: Elisa

Elisa — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:53:10 +0000

Great post. So with you!

I would love for my little one to sleep all night on her own. And yet, co-sleeping for part (often most) of the night also hold that appeal, the cuddling, the feel that she’s still my baby, that she still needs me… I don’t like sleeping alone, never have. So I understand why she doesn’t either. It’s just a little while longer, anyway. I will have plenty of time to sleep all night uninterrupted without finding a little head on my stomach or a little hand in my face. I will have plenty of time for that when they are older, and I know I will miss this time. I may be tired, but I’m enjoying it anyway

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:39:46 +0000

My “babies” are both in college now – and although this is trite – enjoy and be aware of the magic of those snuggling & nursing days. I felt tears welling up as I was reading your beautifully-written post thinking about how I loved the closeness of when they were toddlers & babies. But I realize I’ve raised happy, smart and loving boys who are successful young adults now. And isn’t that the point for everything we do as Mothers? Enjoy it all, Mom’s & Dad’s!

By: Michael W. May

Michael W. May — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:55:25 +0000

You often break my heart and make smile all at the same time with your posts, Erin, but never so much as this one.

By: DJ

DJ — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:20:50 +0000

You have put into words the way I feel every morning when my son crawls out of my bed. He still snuggles at night, but I wonder for how much longer. It will be too soon for me, but he is free to go when he feels ready.

By: Funkidivagirl

Funkidivagirl — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:41:18 +0000

Oh yes, those days are fleeting and just like you, I cherish them too.

By: KTP

KTP — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:55 +0000

OMG GAH. No fair. Happy mother’s day.