Putting her down to sleep

So as of right now my child is asleep in her crib. That is not the big thing, the big thing is I put her down awake. I nursed her, she fell asleep, as usual, however the deal is every time I go to put her down she wakes up, well, I let her stay in her crib, she talked, cried a little, fussed, then got quiet. I CANNOT BELIEVE IT! I want to start this now because I have seen too many parents go through struggles when it comes to bed time, and I will not have that. Ahh. Also going back to school one night a week will change things, my Dad or Daniel will be putting her to sleep which means no nursing, so, I needed to start this now. I am so relieved, so long periods of tears.

Tomorrow I am meeting with a lady who I met in Starbucks a couple weeks ago. She was very pregnant at the time, and had the cutest little boy with her. We started chatting, and sure enough clicked! So we are having a play date at the park, I am very excited. I feel like every where I go I meet new, fantastic people. I am finally feeling like I did years ago, where making friends is easy again. When I first moved out here I relied on my husband's friends, well now I not only have my own, but Dan and I are expanding our friendships as a couple. I love this, always something to do.

This is a quick blog tonight because I am wanting some "chill out time" and since my child is ASLEEP, I am going to take a bubble bath, yay!

Delilah taught me today that I have to face my fears and let self-soothing take its course. That I know I can rescue her, but I need to give her the opportunity to "take care of herself". This is a hard lesson.