Holidays with our babies...update

I’ve seen a lot of posts regarding skipping holiday gatherings, or considering skipping, because their baby will go to bed too late and will be miserable and cranky the next day...

I just wanted to say one thing that I want all of you to think about... when you look back, will you focus your memories on the fun and special holiday you spent with your family and loved ones? Or will you focus your memories on how cranky your baby was for one day after?

I know for me, I choose to sacrifice my baby’s normal bedtime so that I can share a holiday with the ones I love. Who knows how many more holidays I may have with some of them?

I encourage you all to do the same! And if your family members are encouraging you as well, they are just thinking about how much they love you and will miss you if you are not there.

I also saw a post on takincarababies that had some great advice and thought I would share it with you all!

Update —

I’m sorry that some of you have children who do not adapt well, and I’m sorry that some of you do not get along well with your family. I was simply trying to help some of the people who have been on the fence to look at the holiday gatherings while having small children with a positive perspective. Also to share advice that I found that may help some others. In no way was I trying to “tell people what to do”.