Monday, here we come.

Well, Family Fun Days are officially over. I guess it had to happen sooner or later...tomorrow, Dan is back to work. We have been keeping busy these past few days; between taking down Christmas decorations (finally), laundry (again, finally) and mundane errands; time flew us by way too fast. We managed to bundle Anna up and get her to the playground one last time before Winter officially welcomed us with it's cold temperatures and brisk winds.

Today, we made it to church. Anna was such a good girl, but we still weren't comfortable putting her in nursery since we have only visited a few times. I think next week I will see if I could join Anna and sit with her in nursery. (I think maybe I am the one with separation anxiety..hmmm.) I don't think Anna is feeling well, she seemed to cough and sneeze a bunch today. Also, she was extra fussy. When Anna ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!



Next..if you have been reading this faithfully (thank you), then you are familiar with our number one obstacle in child-rearing. sleep. Oh, how I miss sleep! For the past few weeks, we have been sticklers with bedtime routine. 7pm: feedings (nursing and solids) 7:30: bath time 7:45 story time/ song time / prayers 8:00: bed. It seems Anna has finally succumbed to our plan and no longer gives us a fight. We are actually able to lay her in her crib awake, and she will drift herself to sleep. (Please notice the use of "we." She lets Mommy put her down awake, as well! This is a huge step!)

Well, with every positive, there comes a negative. Though she is going down easily, she is still waking up frequently through the night. I try to hold off on feeding her until at least 4am. (try being the key word here). I can hear her playing in her crib at all hours of the night/morning. I am a bit perplexed on how to handle this situation. For now, I am happy that she is at least going down at 8...consistently. But, my goodness - 8 straight hours of sleep...that sounds like a dream come true!