Why Wait -Part 2

As I mentioned in my previous post- Harvey has started rolling over. First, he rolled from his tummy to his back.  Then later he figured out how to roll over onto his tummy from his back while in his crib.  Here I thought I had more time before he figured that rolling thing out but I guess not. Now, he does it all the time; on the floor, on the bed, in his crib. That being said, he is very quick to learn from his experiences. It took one day and night of waking up on his tummy for Harvey to realize he probably does not want to roll in his sleep. Since then, very rarely does he wake up as soon as he rolls over; he has either learned to accept sleeping on his stomach or the act of rolling over does not wake him up anymore.

This got me thinking.  In the first year of life there are SO MANY milestones that we celebrate- smiles, talking, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking – why do we stop celebrating when we get older?  And why do we only celebrate big stuff? Why not celebrate the medium and small things every once and a while?

How fun would it be to buy donuts for the people you work with because someone got a small project done or the simple fact it is a Friday? Or take the kids out to dinner because they finished a book they were reading. 

The celebrations do not have to be big and elaborate.  Heck- when Harvey rolls over we smile, clap and tell him good job.  Do we do these things enough in our everyday lives?  I am guessing we do not.  Next time someone at work does something unexpected (gets a project done early or on time, is surprisingly helpful, etc.) why not celebrate with a thank you, a smile or a clap.  Sure people might think you are off your rocker, but maybe the next time you do something like that for someone else- they might celebrate your accomplishment.

As a new week starts- take time to sit back, appreciate and celebrate the small milestones.  Pick a flower and give it to your spouse to celebrate your life together. Make some cookies with the kids to celebrate surviving one more week of school. Or go outside and play in a park to celebrate the somewhat timid arrival of spring. However you do it – celebrate something small!

PS- Here's the video of Harvey rolling over- its not the best since it came from my cell phone, but I think you get the idea. :) Enjoy!