Friday, August 28, 2009

Good Baby?


I have discovered that there are common questions that are asked during pregnancy:
"How are you feeling?"
(I was usually feeling great)
"When are you due?"
(June 16...only no one told Laurel, so she came when she wanted to)
"Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?"
(No, we didn't...but, of course, we do now)

And there seem to be common questions asked of new parents:
"Is she sleeping through the night?" or "Are you getting much sleep"
(Since you asked, yes, she has started sleeping through the night...which means we are getting sleep, too).

"Is she a good baby?"
Okay, this one I take issue with.  What does that actually mean?  What defines a good baby?  Is a good baby one that doesn't cry?  (and therefore doesn't communicate her needs?)  Or does it mean that she doesn't lie, steal, and cheat?  Is the opposite of a good baby, a bad baby? And does it matter if she's good?  She's our baby and we love her--that's what matters.  Why are you so concerned about if she's good or not?  

And, yes, she is a good baby!

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