Sometimes I don't give my husband enough credit.
The other day he suggested that next time we go to the supermarket BB could sit in the trolley. Oh no, I said, she's far to little for that. But he saw a smaller baby the other day in the trolley. No no, I continued, trust me she's not ready. And with that I made him promise that if by any chance they found themselves at a supermarket without me he would not under any circumstance put her in a trolley seat.
This suggestion and others like it make my chest go tight. The mum has the last say when it comes to the baby. Too hot, too cold, too tired. It's my call. I think it's time to share these decisions a little. And PB is a super dad. Really super. He always supports whatever I think is right so I need to cut him some slack and chill.
On the way home from the mountains we stopped by to get some supplies for dinner. I was feeling relaxed. Let's try her in the trolley, I said. And we did. She was fine. She loved it. (And luckily I had the camera in my bag, because who doesn't carry around a big fat DLSR with them at all times?)
I now feel even more confident and a little bit excited about doing a big supermarket shop just the two of us. I think little BB will love it too.
OK, I have to admit when I saw your post appear in my blogroll I immediately thought "but she's too little to be a trolley"! ;)
ReplyDeleteI have already reacted the same way to suggestions from the hubby and was quickly "proved" wrong. I think they are often less worried than we are and that is something we can learn from.
& look how pleased baby bear looks with herself :) i'm the same.. i'm great at keeping everything steaming along, but it's usually the husband who suggests it's time to try new things with the little one.. maybe as mamas we're too close to the day to day routine to see it's time to move on to the next development?? anyway, enjoy your new found grocery shopping freedom. x captn.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't she look grown up! my only suggestion is carrying a blanket/bunny rug to cover the trolley handles, kids love sucking on them and they are loaded with bacteria, apparently they are dirtier than public toilets :/
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with a bit of germs to strengthen the immune system! ;)
ReplyDeleteShe looks like she's having fun.
Ow... these pics are so cute.
ReplyDeleteI can't agree more about "mama has the last saying!!"..., then end up saying..., "okay... let's try it out." afterward.
It's a process:)
and cheers to our wonderful husband!
-wakako
I just love this picture of her cute smiling face!!
ReplyDeleteshe sure looks like she's enjoying it! as always, great pictures.
ReplyDeletethose pics made me smile - amazing post & pics x
ReplyDeleteJeez, yep, it´s hard sometimes, but we gotta learn to share decision making! But some suggestions are just plain CRAZY, like Carlos who says we shouldn´t get any clothes for our baby, since she´s gonna grout out of them so fast! Oh sure, we shall just wrap her up in a blanket, you crazy man!
ReplyDeletethose milestones just seem to sneak up on ya. she is such a treasure, especially in those overalls.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are super duper cute!
ReplyDeletethis my my favorite post ever!
ReplyDeleteYou dudes have upped the ante on cute attacks. I love these photos. I can see a series coming up. Or is that my profound lack of sleep?
ReplyDeleteAnd if it makes you feel any better, I do the same to the big M. It gets easier with time.
She looks so happy!! I think thats the beauty of the father/child's relationship, they do fun perhaps even risky things that make us mums worry. Your better off not knowing what they get up to sometimes xx
ReplyDeletei just discovered your blog and absolutely love it! my bug is about two weeks younger then yours (i think) and it's great to see yours in a cart (what we call it here in america). i will try next time i'm in the grocery!
ReplyDeletemany thanks! xxx
marisa
(www.vinyasa-mama.blogspot.com)
Oh how great, and what great shots, proves you should carry that camera whenever possible !!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so awesome you gave it a chance. It looks like she really enjoyed the trolley ride.
ReplyDeleteshe seems to enjoy it so much. and thanks for these lovely words!
ReplyDeleteit is a little worrying when they can´t sit up on their own....but hey, there´s a first time for everything.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the time when they´re loving it, these things change pretty quickly ;-)
Hooray for letting go, relaxing and being rewarded for it! (and for having your camera)
ReplyDeleteOh Bless! She looks so pleased with herself!
ReplyDeleteoh my- she is so precious! i love all the pictures you have of her. what a lucky girl to have her childhood so well captured!!! it's something she will always be glad to have when she is older.
ReplyDeleteOh that little happy expression! I've just come across your blog... and I can't stop grinning at this pic... she's adorable! :D
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