Seriously, I really want to catch up on my blogging so that I can document Gavin's life while I remember all of the little things.
I have a bunch of gifts that I need to make, but probably won't have time to get to.
The Holidays are all about baking and I have a lot of pumpkin and peppermint recipes I need to get to (not together though.)
The apartment is a disaster, as always.
If only this baby would go down for a nap or entertain himself for even ten minutes a day. I am reading books and once we get home from holiday vacations, we are going to get him on a schedule and sleeping on his own. Right now he only takes naps during the day if I am holding him, and they only last for 10 - 30 minutes. At night he will sleep anywhere from 3 - 5 hours at a time (in our bed). I feel like he should be sleeping longer at night and that he should be taking 2 - 3 long naps during the day in his own crib. Any suggestions? (I know I just opened this up to a lot of differing opinions and ideas)
I am already dreaming of all the things I will get done during the day. Oh, and I have to go back to work (as long as I can find someone to watch him everyday ...)
But until then, these few pictures will have to hold you over.
9 comments:
He's so cute!!! Your birth announcement was adorable. I'm a BIG fan of Baby wise... it is a repetitive book, but I swear by it. It's all about routine and schedule. Are you guys going to be in Cali. for Christmas? We will be there th 18th - 30th.
Well clearly I have no ideas on how to help with Gavin's sleeping issues, but I do feel really bad for you! All I can offer is sympathy.
Those pictures were so cute! He looks like he's getting a little chunky - love that!
i was a fan of letting the baby cry...but that's because that's ALL brenna did! katherine a bit less but i don't remember a lot of those early years. chronic sleep deprivation for six years. oh well. schedules just take practice. and i suggest you never let gavin sleep in your bed. he's tiny and you guys are big. i found that you get some semblance of life back when your youngest child is 3.
Diane:
You are a wonderful, loving mother who will make the right decisions for your baby, because you will know what is right. Gavin is thriving and you are the reason. I know it's not easy, and sometimes not fun at all, but your love for him will sustain you. I can come again in January, just let me know.
First of all - what a looker! Secondly, I liked Baby Wise as well. It takes a lot of practice and PERSISTENCE, but once you get it down, Wow! What a world of difference it makes. If you can stand to let him cry for 5 - 10 minutes the first time and then just tack a few minutes on to each try, the babies really do adapt. This way you may not get the 20 min break sitting down with him, but even if you let him cry in his crib for a increasing amounts of time your hands are free! It's hard to listen to them cry in the beginning! He just needs to discover that his crib is a good place. I had to stand over the crib for a while until Maddie would fall asleep, just stroking and singing to her, but it was worth the time to get her on a schedule. Anyway, I've said enough!! Good luck!
I love Diane R's comment since you are just starting with your first. How far down the road will your youngest be 3??? That seems like forever!
Joe is such a sweetheart. How lucky to have such a kind father-in-law.
You know I agree about Babywise, and what Kristi said about persistence. I guess that's the key to all parenting. It's hard when you're so sleepy, but keep at it and it will pay off. Heaven forbid he's still sleeping with you when he's a year old! Good luck after your holiday travels. Just know I'm going through it all right now too. You're not alone here.
I meant to say what a cute little blessing outfit that is. I love those booties too. How does he look like a different kid in all three of those pictures? Babies are tricky like that.
Forget about cleaning and do the rest:). Just clean in January!!
Oh. My. Goodness. The attitude on this middle photo is priceless. That's so awesome.
p.s. I know a friend of yours who would love nothing more than to hold the little guy while you took a break...
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