What DO Babies Dream About?

When Miss Nyla sleeps, she is so animated! What can she possibly be dreaming about? She'll start sleeping with her mouth wide open-Paul says she gets this from me. That's true. Then she'll start moving her mouth like she's talking to someone, then she'll whimper, then laugh. It's so funny watching her sleep!

What can she possibly be dreaming about? Right now, her life consists of the following things:

1. Being adorable
2. Having her diaper changed
3. Eating
4. Being loved
5. Trying to roll over

That's it! It's not like she has a subconscious like adults who have dreams that are reflections of their everyday lives. I like to think that when Nyla is smiling in her sleep, she's dreaming about breastmilk (haha) or a big bottle! Or maybe she's dreaming about trying to munch on her Tickle Me Elmo!

When Nyla is in a deep sleep though, there is no movement at all. She lays flat on her back, arms stretched up, legs spread wide, mouth all the way open. That's when you know she's comfortable! On a real tiresome day, homegirl will even quietly snore. It's adorable! As gross as it may seem, I like to put my nose right next to her mouth and sniff. Baby breath is one of the best smells to me. Weird, huh? I like to smell her breath! (Unless she has just burped...that is heinous.)

Last point about Nyla's sleep, the best part is her waking up. Thankfully she takes after me and wakes up happy and ready to go, unlike her father. Nyla wakes up with a HUGE smile across her face and a gigantic stretch. Her face looks like she's saying, "Oh hello mom! I missed you!" And then she snuggles and kisses and hugs for a few minutes. It's my favorite part of the morning. Then the crying starts or the search for milk starts and so the day begins!