Trial and Error

I wish that all babies were born with a handbook. OR with the ability to talk. One of my friends and I always joke about how we'll like our children when they can talk, so they can just tell us what they need....how true that is sometimes.

As soon as I figure Raelyn out, and I got her on a schedule, she changes it. Its like she knows. Like she loves to drive me crazy! :) So, I got to thinking, what it would be like if babies COULD come out talking, or came with a handbook.

-We would know what they liked and didn't like. Do you even like walking around the park, or does it bore you death?
-We would know how they prefer their formula. "Shaken not stirred, please mom."
-What time THEY would prefer to go to sleep, and in what manner. "Please don't rock so fast, mom."
-We would know what they are randomly screaming about. Do you have an itch? Are you cold? Are you in pain? Do you just want your daddy? Do you have gas? Do you hate the outfit you're wearing?

One thing works one day, but doesn't the next. Why?

Raising a baby is just trial and error. Which would be fine, but once you figure it out, they change it. You also can try other people's advice because it worked for them, but somehow that one thing never seems to work for you.

My husband and I have had this conversation too often...
"what does she want?"
"I don't know."
"Let's try this"
"Sounds good"
"Its not working"
"Well, it worked yesterday."
"Let's try this."
"Okay"

I guess trial and error is the way to learn to be a parent. I'm just glad babies aren't really fragile. They somehow take all the stuff we as parents throw at them. Maybe its a good thing they don't talk, or Raelyn would always ask me, "mom, what are you doing?"

Happy Moment:
Raelyn has let me rock her to sleep like 3 times this week. She usually doesn't go down unless she's kicking and screaming. This week she just looked up at me until she closed her eyes and fell asleep. It was a great feeling. Like I'm actually getting somewhere as a mom.