Self Soothe to sleep

Tonight as usual, when I'm sleepy I cried for mommy or daddy to rock me to sleep but mommy and daddy came in the room only to pat and talk to me. They showed no signs of wanting to pick me up when I peered through the corner of my eyes, then I cried some more and they walked out of the room!!! They let me cry for a while then return to only pat and talk to me, then walked out again! After crying for another 4 mins, my eyes were so tired, I fell asleep for the first time on my own.