Sleeping Like a Baby

There is something so peaceful about a sleeping baby. (Had you used the term "sleeping like a baby" in her first few weeks, however, I would have been quick to point out how ridiculous I found that saying. Really, sleeping 2-3 hours at a time is something we strive for?! But now that Emma is sleeping like a champ and we are no longer sleep deprived, I can appreciate the adage.) Both Jason and I look forward to those precious moments when Emma falls asleep on our chest and we can just breath in her sweetness.

Ever since her first days, Emma has fallen asleep best with the following trifecta: (1) cuddled up in our arms, (2) while we are walking, and (3) singing or running water. She loves the movement and the sound of our voices. And if our voices don't work, then we run up the water bill by running the kitchen faucet. And before we know it, Emma has conked out.

I have worn a path down the hallways and Jason has all of my silly songs memorized by now, but I still love Emma's bedtime. My go-to lullaby is Goodnight Sweetheart, with a few modifications:

Goodnight sweetheart, Well it's time to go

Goodnight sweetheart, Well it's time to go

I hate to leave you but I really must say

Goodnight sweetheart, Goodnight

Well, it's 3 o'clock in the morning

And I'll always treat you right

Oh I hate to say it baby

I don't mean maybe

Because I love you so

Doh doh dee doh doh dee doh doh dee doh doh

Goodnight sweetheart, Well it's time to go

Goodnight sweetheart, Well it's time to go

I hate to leave you but I really must say

Goodnight sweetheart, Goodnight

Now your mother and your father

Would like you to go to sleep

One more kiss and we'll part

And you'll be going

Off to Sleepy Town 

Doh doh dee doh doh dee doh doh dee doh doh

Goodnight sweetheart, Well it's time to go

Goodnight sweetheart, Well it's time to go

I hate to leave you but I really must say

Goodnight sweetheart, Goodnight

All of this singing and walking is getting less and less necessary, however, as daycare has taught Emma how to sleep just about anywhere. On her playmat, in her car seat, or in her bouncy chair are just a few of the spots she now likes to sneak in cat naps.

And now I'm off to Sleepy Town . . .