In Ken's words, they're not as shiny as I thought they would be.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Automotive Accomplishment
I called around, found the best deal and went to the shop all by my self!
In Ken's words, they're not as shiny as I thought they would be.
In Ken's words, they're not as shiny as I thought they would be.
Sleep
One of the things I've been working on is getting Jared to sleep. He was all sleep trained and doing well. Then when he was 4 months old he started getting congested and not sleeping well. So we put a humidifier in his room and things got a bit better. And THEN the holidays happened. Starting around Thanksgiving, Jared was often toted around to different places and slept in different beds. I wanted Jared to fall asleep quickly and I didn't want to disrupt our hosts at night, so whenever Jared cried I nursed him back to sleep. And sometimes I fell asleep during these feedings. So Jared was falling asleep nursing, in my arms, in my bed. He really was sick during Christmas, so I did what I had to do to comfort him.
However, I wasn't sleeping well. Jared was up at least 4 times in the night. After talking to the pediatrician, Ken and I decided to let Jared "cry it out." All of my family had recommended this, but I wasn't certain. My resolve is not very strong in the wee hours of the morning. Thankfully, the night before we were going to start sleep training Jared woke up NINE times is the night. I say thankfully because my resolve was steeled. We decided to follow the plan in Dr. Weissbluth's book, "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child." It had really sound research about the importance of sleep, by the way. We recorded the last few weeks using a sleep log.
Anyway, I could describe the last couple weeks for you, but I'll post this picture and save a thousand words.
(Red is crying, blue is sleep, yellow is awake or eating if it is at night)
As we are both getting better, things have regulated a bit. We are still working on naps, but life is significantly better. I have found that I am a better and happier mother during the day. Speaking of which, Jared is fussing!
However, I wasn't sleeping well. Jared was up at least 4 times in the night. After talking to the pediatrician, Ken and I decided to let Jared "cry it out." All of my family had recommended this, but I wasn't certain. My resolve is not very strong in the wee hours of the morning. Thankfully, the night before we were going to start sleep training Jared woke up NINE times is the night. I say thankfully because my resolve was steeled. We decided to follow the plan in Dr. Weissbluth's book, "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child." It had really sound research about the importance of sleep, by the way. We recorded the last few weeks using a sleep log.
Anyway, I could describe the last couple weeks for you, but I'll post this picture and save a thousand words.
(Red is crying, blue is sleep, yellow is awake or eating if it is at night)
As we are both getting better, things have regulated a bit. We are still working on naps, but life is significantly better. I have found that I am a better and happier mother during the day. Speaking of which, Jared is fussing!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Projects
I've picked up a few projects lately (with the help of a great Christmas present). Some out of that creative desire within me. Others out of sheer desperation.
I painted this snake for Jared. It hasn't freaked him out yet!
I finally got the ribbon on my curtains after a year and a half.
Paint chip fun
I love this lampshade. Also, I'm into red right now. (Can you tell?)
Also getting Jared to sleep a bit more. More on this in a later post.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Belated Christmas Post
Silly Family Picture
Vance and Annalisa
Skating on the pond
Jumping
Jared Christopher and my dad (Christopher)
Me and the tree
Ken
Mmm- Christmas!
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