The latest big joy in my life as a mom:
witnessing these two little ladies share a room!
Even though it has definitely caused a few frustrations from mama when I am needing them to sleep and they are just "talking" to each other...
it has been mostly just fun to see them spend even more time loving on each other.
Some people might think we are crazy for having them share rooms so young
(B is still just 6 months), or having them share at all,
but it has just always been something we've wanted to do with our kids,
and I just felt in my heart it was time!
Even though I still get up with B once or twice to nurse, I just rock her in the chair and Abigail usually doesnt even know I am there.
This has actually become one of my favorite times.
It doesn't matter how tired I am, there is just nothing that compares to being in a totally quiet and peaceful room where my daughters are dreaming together.
It has given me a chance to pray over them as they sleep, and to just sit in the rocker and take in their tiny breathing sounds.
I believe this is just the beginning of many late night giggles, secrets shared between sisters,
slumber parties in each other's beds, and more.
And we believe it will foster a way to teach them the imprtance of sharing and valuing each other's space and possessions.
And teaching them the amazing gift of spending time together as family.
They are enjoying it just as much as we are.
It is the CUTEST thing to see Bethany's tiny head pop up and peer through her crib to see Abigail...everyone is loving this new adventure!
They have both adapted really well and we look forward to years to come of them becoming the best of friends. I have to say I am a little jealous I can't share a room with these two myself. :)
(we will just have to have family slumber parties!)
When Bethany is crying, I have heard Abigail "shh'ing" her.
And most mornings, they wake up around the same time and Abigail goes straight to baby's crib and whispers good morning. SO so sweet.
And though someday I may have to get good at saying "be quiet or I am going to separate you two!", I really think this is going to be an awesome thing and something they will hopefully appreciate one day!
Anyways, that's my latest joy. I can't get enough. :)
Y'all have a good Monday!
linking up here:
I am planning for my two to share a room too, but I was waiting around until my 4 month old was closer to sleeping through the night. I'm so relieved to hear that your six month old is still waking to nurse at night--my pediatrician recommended we start letting the baby CIO a bit, and I've tried, but I can't do it. The couple of times he has slept in the room with his big sis, she hasn't woken up when I've gone in to nurse, so it may be time for him to move on in.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experiences! Your blog is always so encouraging!
I put my boys in the same room a few months ago. They are 1.5 and 3.5 and I felt the same way. My oldest would say "shhh it's okay" and they giggle and throw stuffed animals to each other. It's the sweetest thing. So glad it was an easy transition for you.
ReplyDeletei once read an article that siblings that share a room are much closer than those who don't. needless to say my boys have always shared a room. there was a brief time for 6 months (about 6 months ago) that they didn't. turned out they didn't like it and wouldn't you know they asked to share a room again. i love it!
ReplyDeleteSo cute---I'm hoping to move my boys together within the next six months although they are a little older (3 and 1)! Glad it went so smoothly for you;) New reader, so I thought you might be interested in our Baby Week, which starts today, at http://www.thechirpingmoms.com! Lots of great things, including some awesome giveaways all week long!!!
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Molly and Lucy shared a room for 15 months and we loved every second of it. Okay. Not every second. I can't tell you how many mornings I walked in to Molly in the crib with Lu reading books to her. So special. We are taking a year off while Lucy gets through barbieshoes in the mouth phase and to allow Molly a place to leave toys out for hours at a time of continuous play themes without some Lucy destruction. We can't wait to have them back together.
ReplyDeleteLove this post - so cute! I have a link-up every week to feature adorable little ones (like your girls). I'd be honored if you linked this up!
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so precious! new here from the hop!!
ReplyDeletei love it! we're planning on having our two share eventually too. even though they're bro and sis i think sharing rooms teaches a lot about sharing in general. your girls are just presshh!
ReplyDeleteOk, this is adorable! What sweet moments. I love seeing Bethany's little face pop up from behind the bars. My 8 month old does that too :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so precious!! I am so happy they share a room :)
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