high waisted FC skirt

This photo was taken in August of 2007.
Only a little over a year ago. I wonder when I'll be able to fit into this outfit again.

Postpartum weight sucks.

ouch!

I have an ingrown on my big toe :(

I knew it was a bad thing when they pedicure lady was cutting the sides of my toes. But that was way back in August I believe, I don't understand why the ingrown would appear now. Unless I had something to do with it, but I doubt that. Whomp, the throbbing pain is so distracting.

sleeping habits; take 2

Last night was definitely not successful. If I remember correctly, I think Ryan labelled it as 'one of the worst nights, so far'. I don't think I would have taken it that far! But it came pretty darn close. Typical bedtime routine last night - massage with your bedtime lotion, then changed you into you sleeper, followed by two bedtime stores.Your last feeding was at 7pm and I had placed you into your crib by 7:56pm. You woke up at 1am, then decided you wanted to play, fed at 3am and was still awake at 4am! Everything seemed like such a blur. Fed again at 7am, I believe (I could barely tell what was a dream and what was reality!). Up with daddy at 9:51am.

Horrible.

So I searched online for a typical routine of a breastfeeding stay-at-home mom of a 4-month baby. It seemed pretty close to what we have been doing since you were about 2 1/2 months old. I'm going to try it out and just tweak it a bit.

430am: Wake up, change diaper, nurses, and we fall back asleep

8am: Wake up, he nurses and falls back asleep

9am: He wakes up. Bathe him, change his diaper, and get him dressed

11am: He nurses, then sits in his bouncer while I do laundry and dishes, then I change his diaper

Noon: Tummy time, then we play with his toys

1pm: Change his diaper, then it's nap time

2pm: He wakes up and nurses

230pm: He plays in his entertainment center while I clean

3pm: He sits on my lap while I watch TV or go on the Internet, change his diaper

4pm: playtime

5pm: Nurse, then nap time

630 pm: Change his diaper, then he sits in his swing

7pm: Tummy time & playtime

8pm: Change diaper, massage with lotion, get into pajamas then nurse.

830pm: Storytime

9pm: Bedtime

I hope tonight's a better night, ek!

sleeping habits

Since the day you were born, daddy and I always had mixed views about letting you use a binky. We once asked your doctor about it & she gave us a look of disbelief, I guess she disagreed with the usage. We decided to use it ONLY when we were out in public and in the car during long trips. But then started using the binks when you were crying lots & lots and to put to you sleep (both naptime & bedtime).

We stopped letting you use you binky last Sunday - cold turkey. It's been a rough few nights, but we think it's going to be worth it in the end. I just don't think you understand the concept of 'self-soothing' yet, but you're starting to stuck your fingers while I put you to sleep. We've also pushed your bedtime to 7:30pm. Last night, I placed you into your crib by 8:12pm and you woke up at 4:07am for a feeding. Much better than waking up at 2am! I also went to bed earlier, which means that I wasn't such a grumpy when I woke up. & I didn't have to wake up daddy to do your diaper change, which I bet he appreciated greatly!

I still can't believe that we have this sweet baby boy, well not so sleep when he want to sleep!
You're growing up too fast baby, slow down.

love is like a role that we play.
but i believe in you so much - i could die for the words that you say.