Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
why can't I...
make my child sleep? (Well, children really, but Aidan's just a babe so I'll give him a little slack...)
Olivia's in a serious pattern of being overtired and not sleeping enough. I've been consistent with bedtimes, consistent with (trying to make her) nap...
She lays in bed forever playing and talking to herself (no toys, no nothing, just her imagination), She just fell asleep about 10 minutes ago...it's 9:15. She's been getting up at 5:30 the past two days...and she refused to nap at daycare today.
Not enough sleep = crabby girl.
Crabby girl = easily frustrated Mama.
Easily frustrated Mama = No one is happy.
Don't worry, I know it's just a phase and we'll get through it. I'm trying hard to live each day individually and not let history play into our mornings...but it's hard when I'm tired!!
As for Aidan? Well here's to hoping he sleeps through the night when he's 10! Have any of you had really tough night sleepers? Olivia always has slept awesome at night (besides these episodes of laying awake before falling asleep). Aidan is SO the opposite. We've had a few spurts, a week here or there, where he's only been up 1 time during the night. Most nights average 2-4 times a night. I'm not a total cry-it-out person, but do let him cry for 5-10 min. depending on the severity. I can usually tell by his cry if he'll put himself back to sleep or if I have to get up. I recently have been able to just hold him for at least one of his wakings, and then he'll sleep for another couple hours. I can't just pat his back and he'll fall back to sleep.
Tonight I'm tired...and dreading the night...and the early morning...so hence my post. :)
It's a good week though! I'm happy and love my kids and my hubby! His mercies are new every morning!
Olivia's in a serious pattern of being overtired and not sleeping enough. I've been consistent with bedtimes, consistent with (trying to make her) nap...
She lays in bed forever playing and talking to herself (no toys, no nothing, just her imagination), She just fell asleep about 10 minutes ago...it's 9:15. She's been getting up at 5:30 the past two days...and she refused to nap at daycare today.
Not enough sleep = crabby girl.
Crabby girl = easily frustrated Mama.
Easily frustrated Mama = No one is happy.
Don't worry, I know it's just a phase and we'll get through it. I'm trying hard to live each day individually and not let history play into our mornings...but it's hard when I'm tired!!
As for Aidan? Well here's to hoping he sleeps through the night when he's 10! Have any of you had really tough night sleepers? Olivia always has slept awesome at night (besides these episodes of laying awake before falling asleep). Aidan is SO the opposite. We've had a few spurts, a week here or there, where he's only been up 1 time during the night. Most nights average 2-4 times a night. I'm not a total cry-it-out person, but do let him cry for 5-10 min. depending on the severity. I can usually tell by his cry if he'll put himself back to sleep or if I have to get up. I recently have been able to just hold him for at least one of his wakings, and then he'll sleep for another couple hours. I can't just pat his back and he'll fall back to sleep.
Tonight I'm tired...and dreading the night...and the early morning...so hence my post. :)
It's a good week though! I'm happy and love my kids and my hubby! His mercies are new every morning!
Mommy & Olivia time...
So messy, sooooo good! The best part was spending some fun time with my girl; we've needed some happy time together after all this misbehavior the last week! :) Things have been better the last few days and I think our quality time together has helped!By the way...I just posted like 4 posts...so have a looksie down!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Saturday Morning
This is how our living room usually looks on a morning when I get to sleep in...mind you, all toys etc. were put away when I went to bed. And I "slept in" until 7:30...that's not a lot of time. Do you see the tired daddy?
Oh there he is... :)
Oh there he is... :)Sunday, October 18, 2009
Guess who....
has started taking steps this week?! He took 4 in a row last night and has been taking 2-3 here and there all day today! Big boy!
Little Di
Olivia loves her...
Really, how could you not love this face?
Really, we ALL love her!
EVEN me!
But let me tell you, I am SO glad she's not ours!! Don't get me wrong, I love this little puppy! I've only just met her today...my parents just got her. Well, really, my dad got her...my mom is out of town. I'm posting this specifically so my mom can see her new little surprise. :) I don't do pets with small children, but if I did....Di would be it.Fall at the Green Barn
Saturday morning we ventured out our local nursery, The Green Barn. Every fall they have some great kids festivities. We had a great time together on a family outing! Ryan has been gone on a few trips lately, so it was great to have a whole day of family time.
Believe it or not...this was my best shot of them both together. How do you get your kids to both look at the camera and smile? It's impossible...
Aidan & the pumpkins
Me & my girl on the hayride
Olivia digging in the corn pit
Aid & Daddy (I love this one!!)
Believe it or not...this was my best shot of them both together. How do you get your kids to both look at the camera and smile? It's impossible...
Aidan & the pumpkins
Me & my girl on the hayride
Olivia digging in the corn pit
Aid & Daddy (I love this one!!)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Always a blast...
You may remember this trip I went on shortly after our little A-man was born this past winter. My dear friend Delinda and I have been friends since our sophomore year in college. We lived across the hall from each other for 2 years (although I say we were already roommates during that time) and then lived as "real roommates" in an apartment our senior year. We never ran out of things to talk about...nor do we now! We have done such an amazing job of keeping our friendship strong and visiting each other, even though we live such a long way apart! I don't think more than one year of time has gone by where we haven't been able to see each other, and most of the time we have been able to get together 2 times a year! We are so blessed!
Here we are last August during one of Delinda's visits...both of us pregnant. I think I'm 13 weeks and Delinda is 8 weeks.
We had lots of plans for our visit this fall: pictures in leaf piles (or snow!), Delinda playing in the St. Kate's alum soccer game (maybe if it wasn't 30 degrees!), visiting friends, chatting, chatting, chatting, shopping, and of course our biggest time consumer was playing with our kids! Here we all are at St. Kate's on Monday getting a reprieve from the snow...this was the only pic D and I got of each other together!!
Aidan (9 mos.), me, Olivia (2 1/2), Lola (8 mos.), Delinda
Future Katies: Olivia-Class of 2029, Lola-Class of 2031!!
A & L...sharing germs... :)
Olivia decided to give herself a bath...not quite what I had intended. :)
The bugs in the tub!
Can't wait for New York, Delinda! We're planning a summer trip!!
Here we are last August during one of Delinda's visits...both of us pregnant. I think I'm 13 weeks and Delinda is 8 weeks.
We had lots of plans for our visit this fall: pictures in leaf piles (or snow!), Delinda playing in the St. Kate's alum soccer game (maybe if it wasn't 30 degrees!), visiting friends, chatting, chatting, chatting, shopping, and of course our biggest time consumer was playing with our kids! Here we all are at St. Kate's on Monday getting a reprieve from the snow...this was the only pic D and I got of each other together!!
Aidan (9 mos.), me, Olivia (2 1/2), Lola (8 mos.), Delinda
Future Katies: Olivia-Class of 2029, Lola-Class of 2031!!
A & L...sharing germs... :)
Olivia decided to give herself a bath...not quite what I had intended. :)
The bugs in the tub!Can't wait for New York, Delinda! We're planning a summer trip!!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Where did she go?
Missing: One sweet little girl
Found: One crazy, ornry, fiesty, "spirited", hysterical, and a whole lot more adjectives that I don't even have the energy to type little girl
Wow. I can't even find all the words to express to you all how well, I don't even know, my little girl has been the last 4-5 days. Crazy may be a good word, although, it might be a better word to describe how I have turned out after these few days.
She HAS cried and screamed, yelled and said "off-limit" words, laughed hysterically while jumping on the bed...when she's supposed to be sleeping, ran away from me, thrown toys, hit and kicked, ran out of time-outs.
She HAS NOT napped, listened, been patient, or done a whole lot of other positive things.
And I'm tired.
We had WONDERFUL company the past few days--my roommate from college and amazing friend Delinda and her little girl, Lola came to spend 6 days with us (more later!)! It was SOO much fun! And we were SOO busy, which I know impacted Miss Olivia's temperament the last few days.
But wow, Olivia. I think you may have convinced Delinda that toddler-hood is a nightmare.
Found: One crazy, ornry, fiesty, "spirited", hysterical, and a whole lot more adjectives that I don't even have the energy to type little girl
Wow. I can't even find all the words to express to you all how well, I don't even know, my little girl has been the last 4-5 days. Crazy may be a good word, although, it might be a better word to describe how I have turned out after these few days.
She HAS cried and screamed, yelled and said "off-limit" words, laughed hysterically while jumping on the bed...when she's supposed to be sleeping, ran away from me, thrown toys, hit and kicked, ran out of time-outs.
She HAS NOT napped, listened, been patient, or done a whole lot of other positive things.
And I'm tired.
We had WONDERFUL company the past few days--my roommate from college and amazing friend Delinda and her little girl, Lola came to spend 6 days with us (more later!)! It was SOO much fun! And we were SOO busy, which I know impacted Miss Olivia's temperament the last few days.
But wow, Olivia. I think you may have convinced Delinda that toddler-hood is a nightmare.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
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