My Big Girl!

My daughter is becoming far too independent to be interested in being worn lately.  She often likes to actively participate in what I am doing rather than be held.  I mostly wear her for short periods, usually if she is not feeling well or is otherwise out of sorts.  I still bring a sling when I go out even though I only use it sometimes.  When her brother, the times I didn't bring a sling were the times he wanted to be worn! I almost always use a ring sling as she doesn't want to go on my back lately.  Her brother didn't want to be worn after 2 and a half.  My toddler is 2 years 2 months now.  I wouldn't mind carrying her a little longer as I have much more comfortable carriers than I had with my son.  I'm a little sad she rarely wants to be carried as it feels so cozy to carry her close to me but it's good too as I can see her growing, changing and learning.  Snuggles with her will certainly not come to an end.  She loves to cuddle next to me while I read a story to her - and I often have an older sibling or two join us.  I'm sure she will continue to have an occasional sling ride for a while yet.  My first daughter protested slings as a toddler too but sometimes wanted to be carried when she saw her little sister being worn.  My husband carried her around now and then until she was over four.