MAXIMO

It's amazing how much Maximo changes sometimes even while we're at work. When we came home today, he was sucking his thumb (well, gnawing maybe) like crazy. I haven't seen him do it before this afternoon. Is this just an indication of how quick they grow and how before we know it, he'll be packing his bags for college?
Well, Maximo has had a rough few days (since Saturday) with his daytime naps (like no sleeping during the day). He'll fall asleep in our arms, but scream bloody murder when we put him down. Or he'll only sleep 40 minutes (or 5 or 10) then wake up screaming. Just like his mommy, when he doesn't get his sleep he's a cranky little man. The only thing we could think could be causing this is the new foods. So, today we went back to just the cereal and fruit for breakfast and lunch and he seems to be doing better.
Last night I really struggled with it all... He had a bad day with Gloria yesterday and we felt helpless since we work all day. I made the suggestion of changing the food - but I don't know everything that's going on during the day. Ultimately the nanny does what she feels is right for Maximo. (She is very loving and caring.) We want him to grow up to be a healthy and happy kid, but also one who is independent. We're thinking some of the crying when he's put down is because she won't let him cry it out for a little bit. It's hard when we're trying to set routines that fit our beliefs and lifestyle when the culture here is different - people think I'm crazy when I say he goes to bed around 6:00 pm. Many babies are carried all day, I have to push for independent play so he can explore his surroundings, toys, and even his movements.
Yes, I'm a worry wart, yes I worry about things I shouldn't. Maybe I worry more because of his crazy entrance into this world and a very stressful few months afterwards, maybe I would have been like this anyways. I'm really afraid of starting bad habits, having that obnoxious kid or one who needs Mom or Dad to lay in bed with him for an hour every night to sleep.
Or (and this may be it) maybe I'm just a control freak and I'm finding it very hard to leave Max with someone else all day!
(Okay - I've gotten it off my chest. Thanks for reading. No need to send me your anxiety meds or antidepressants. This blog has been so therapeutic for me since Max was born. Normally this blog will be about the amazing world of Maximo and not about our parenting woes. I'm sure I'll look back at this and laugh at how ridiculous I sound.)