Sleep

You know, sleep is underrated!! As Mama to a wee one, I can tell you that sleep is something I've been craving. Ethan has gotten up every 2-3 hours since he was born - during the night!! Yikes. Sometimes even more. I'll tell you what: lack of sleep makes this Mama CRANKY! Last week I found that I was snapping at Annika too quickly, getting angry for little things and just generally out of sorts. I'm pretty sure that over 6 months of getting up several times each night contributed to my awful mood. So last week I turned off the baby monitor after he woke up the second time (after talking to his doctor who assured me baby is just enjoying having mama wrapped around his finger) and I slept. I slept for 4 hours straight I think, and then went in to check on Ethan (who was of course A-OK). The next night he woke up at 4 (after a 7 pm bedtime) and I fed him and he was back to sleep. And the subsequent nights were just as good. In fact last night he went to bed a bit late at 8:15 - I didn't hear a peep from him (the monitor was on) until 6:30 this morning! Hooray!! :) I'm feel like a new woman! His naps are better (longer) and I couldn't be happier. Now if I can just get the little guy to eat his solids! ;) Slow and steady...he's not impressed with solids yet. Today we're going to try carrots - let's see if that works!

Yesterday we purchased wedding finery for the kidlets. Annika has a sweet lacy flowergirl dress and Ethan has a little suit...so cute!! They're both adorable and will undoubtedly steal the show at my dad's wedding in August! Now i just have to find myself something to wear. Eeek.

On Friday we made an impromptu visit to our local spray park with my cousin-in-law and her kids. Boy it was a hot one out!

Friday night Annika went bowling for the first time...I was a bit nervous watching her haul around a huge bowling ball! She had a blast though...

Ethan is a little gymnast in the making. Look at him in his best push up form! He gets on his tiptoes and hands and just pushes up and down! Oh, and he's a crawler. Boy is time ever flying by.

Not sure if I ever shared my layout for Annika's scrapbook cover page. Here it is: I see some similarities between little miss and her baby brother!

Hope you're all starting the week off on a good note. I'm in full party prep mode here - Annika's big Princess birthday party is on Saturday morning! Lots to do! I'll try to remember to take pictures during the day of the festivities.

Have a great week all!
Penny