To my Owen,

Last night was your first night sleeping in your big boy crib in your own room! Hooray! Until now, you have been sleeping in your bassinet, right next to mommy and daddy's bed. We love going to sleep to the sound of your breathing (you are a heavy breather), and love even more waking up to your babbles and your grinning face every morning. But we knew it was time to graduate from the bassinet and move onto the crib. Mommy was nervous.

Before going to bed, I spent 10 minutes hovering over your crib, making sure the room temperature was just right, making sure the cold air was not leaking in from the window next to your crib, making sure your blanket would not cover your mouth or nose, and the list goes on. I thought I was done worrying, but a little later, I went back to see you and really contemplated taking you out and bringing you back into our room. I was so close in doing so, but I knew I had to be strong and disciplined so I scurried back to my room before I could change my mind. I even woke up dad and asked if we were doing the right thing.

Sure enough, we wake up to your babbles in the morning, but this time the noise is coming from the baby monitor on our nightstand. Dad brings you into our room, and you are just oblivious to the big milestone you have hit. We were so proud of you for sleeping all by yourself in the crib, but for you it was just another morning. It was as if you were telling mommy to relax, and that you will be fine. I know you are only 4 months old, but in so many ways you have already shown resilience and compassion to your newbie parents. Thank you for that.

Love,

Mommy