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Time for Training?
Ambitious as I am, I’m not talking about potty training. What I am talking about is baby training. Until this point, I haven’t been much for “training” my little man. My approach has been to just respond to his needs as he has them and it has worked for the most part since I’m home full time for him. The only issue that has become an issue for the entire family is SLEEP! Or rather, the lack thereof. I’ve tried making sure he has a full belly, making sure he’s been active enough, “wearing him down” in the baby carrier, reading books, bath time, singing, swaddling, patting, bouncing… Full belly,…
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Child of Mine
Early this morning I was awakened by my little angel. He was crying, but not for milk or for a clean diaper. He was crying for attention. My husband brought him to me, and after a feeding, the little dude seemed to be determined to crawl around, play with us and the dogs and get his day going. None of us, however, were ready for the day to begin. Eventually, he started throwing his weight around, literally, and face-planting into pillows and cuddling up against us. At one point, he dozed off snuggled against my husband’s back. At another point, he ended up sharing my pillow, his cheek to mine…
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Whirlwind
I haven’t been on much, if at all, this week. I suspect that the little man is teething again, and our nights have been interesting. For that matter, our days have been interesting. I could go on and on about the “joys” of teething, but the highlights of my week have been far from unpleasant. My little dude is growing so fast. I cut his hair while he was sleeping – you see, he is far too active for me to attempt it while he’s awake – and seeing his little ears and no longer seeing those longer hairs on the back of his neck that were beginning to curl……
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Dancing through Dishes
Some days I have hard decisions to make… push the limits of my child’s energy in order to accomplish something fun or important, or follow all of his cues and put of whatever-it-was for later. Tonite, I decided that despite my son not having had a nap for most of the afternoon, I’d push it and join my husband for a walk with the dogs. Then, when we got back, I pushed it some more to clean up. By the time the water had been run for the dishes, he was pretty much finished with waiting for me. So, out came the Ergo, and onto my back the little dude…
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In Awe
I understand that God made all things. At least I think I do. I understand that they are all complex, all part of his plans, all wonderful. But can I ever grasp HOW complex? HOW much they intertwine in his plan? or HOW wonderful? I don’t think so. Last night was a rough night. After sitting on the floor indian-style (no offense intended, that’s what they called it in school) and battling with my son to get him washed up and changed and nails cut and pajamas on and ready for bed, I stood up and my back gave out. It was excruciating. I’d even go so far as to…
