Head strong Eva...

Eva cracks me up - I can't get over how HARD HEADED she is. I know I don't think I am that hard headed now, but according to mom even as early as two I was strong minded. So I don't know if she gets this from me or Matt but WOW. Today I was trying to get her to go to take her nap, she doesn't like to be laid down awake and honestly I love to rock her so I'm good w/ giving up some "me" time to rock her to sleep - holding her snuggly little body:-) Well today she would not go to sleep - she kept looking up at me giving me a huge grin, putting her forehead against mine, tipping her milk all the way up, just messing around in general. So, I finally said, "if you won't go to sleep Mommy will put you in your crib -- do you want that?" Generally, this would be followed by a "no" w/ her laying her head down. Not today. She nodded yes - and gave me a hug grin. So I'm like okay - in to the crib she goes. Followed by crying and screaming. Grace was trying to take her nap too, so I got her back out (I know not good - but I only get her out once, after that nope). So again, back to the rocker... Eva not sleeping, playing around. I ask her again, "do you want me to put you in your crib?" This is again followed by a mischievous grin and a nod for yes. So into the crib she goes... followed by screaming, but this time I left her there. She eventually went to sleep. Luckily bed time went easier, I know it would be good for both of us, but I love holding her at bed time... and it only lasts for so long. I'm not ready to give it up yet:-)