girl loves friday.

no I'm not lucky I'm blessed.
yes.
-Nicki Minaj

Something I'm feeling at the very moment.
I don't think I give the big man enough credit for the goodness in my life. Of course I look to him when things are down and ask..why me?
Another resolution for this year....less why me prayers and more thank you prayers.
Done.

Feeling so relieved it's Friday. Seems like a long week, maybe because I actually worked a full week rather than taking Friday off. 
Yesterday I woke up so amped on creative thoughts but they were quickly killed after a conference call first thing in the a.m. in which I was not given credit for a grand business decision I had made last week. Not to say I need a pat on the back for every thing I do but this particular situation would have been nice. Was pretty let down but also pushed me more into wanting to become my own boss. I'm ready to mesh my own business/sales/creative skills into Life.Love.Paper Photography. Every night this week I've dreamt of being on photo shoots and woke up with fabulous ideas and enough motivation to get me to my next step. I'm extremely excited about my upcoming shoot which is going to be totally experimental. It's a boudoir shoot. Yikes. Totally far from the newborn, maternity direction I'm headed but at this point in my photographic career, I'm not going to shy away from something new.

I love cuddly creatures.

Speaking of cuddly...I also love that my baby boy loves to cuddle. He snuggles right into the nook of my arm when we take our afternoon naps. Yes, he sleeps with me. In my bed. I can hear the gasps now. And you know what...I'm not going to apologize for it. With all the books and advice combined, what I know is that I have to do what's best for us. He does sleep comfortably in his bassinet now at night-time but nap-time is cuddle time. 
Moving on.

This book . This was Tyler's Valentines gift I got him and has become part of our bedtime ritual. He coos and ahhs while I'm reading it which tells me he loves it as well.

This beautiful post on motherhood. I foresee lot's of blanket forts and dance parties in my future.

happy friday.
xot. 

Comments

[Dawn M]

I co slept with my two girls one for 3 months and my youngest 6 months. They benefitted from it like a four trimester. Trust your instincts. Love your photography it is still up on my wall. All the best x

[Andrea M.]

We love Hug Time too!! Such a sweet, sweet story.

[Jillian McGriff]

Yeah, seriously Tina thanks for saying it because I sleep with my newborn too. Oh..and guess what I let him nap on his tummy (gasp!)

[charlane]

raising a cuddly baby? who couldn't love that

[donab]

I have a tiny girl - just two weeks old - and it only took me a day to realize that co-sleeping (even at night) was going to be best for both baby and mama. She's warmer, I get more sleep, and everybody is happy. I slept in my parent's bed, and I know I came out ok!

[Davinie]

XOXO. And Amen.

[Patty]

You do what is best for you and if sleeping with your baby during nap time feels right, then do it:)

[Christina]

Having two boys, I'm a repeat offender of co-sleeping. It worked for us and the kids are fine. They sleep in their own beds now (ages 5.5 and 9.5) and every now & then, I have the urge for them to be small again to have more cuddle time. Enjoy it while you can!

[DondreaB]

have fun with the boudoir shoot! it's on my list of 30 things by 30. by the way, i love that nicki quote as well. so very true. luck has little to do with the good things that come our way.

[JustLulu]

Don't even think about it! I sleep all night with Everett (same birthday as Tyler) and it's the best thing ever. I coslept with my other guys too, who easily transitioned to beds later. This is really such a fleeting age and I love taking every speck of it in.