Post-Party Recap

So the party was a success (aside from the fact that the pacifiers weighed too much for the balloons, so Dad had to sneak in with a little snip of the scissors before she released the balloons, but hey, it was dark and she didn't have a clue!) Rylin loved all of the attention and praise that her cousins showered her with for being such a big girl. Last night went much better than I had anticipated. When we had taken Kacia'a pacifier away, it took over an 1 1/2 hours of sobbing for her to go to sleep the first night. Rylin did shed some tears, but managed to go to sleep after about an hour without too much drama and heartache. She did wake up twice (which I expected, since in the last 6 months, she has slept through the night only once), but after walking her back to her bed and a quick hug, she quietly went back to sleep both times! And to top that, Lincoln slept through the night for the first time in 3 weeks! So last night was the best sleep I have gotten all week! So thanks to those who prayed for us! I know we are not totally out of the woods, but we got over the biggest hurtle!

Now if we can only get through the first nap- she is currently still awake after being tucked in for nap over 45 minutes ago. But hey, her pacifier has been her sleeping tool for nearly 3 years now, so I know it will take some time.

Bye Bye Passy

So tonight is the night. We are saying goodbye to Rylin's pacifier. It may surprise some of you that she still has one, but she has it only to sleep with it, but now, as we are approaching the number 3, it is time to say goodbye. So tonight we are having the Goldens over and daddy is bringing home some balloons and we will all say goodbye to "passy" as it flies high with the balloons.

Wish us luck. Rylin is excited now, but when she wakes up at 2 in the morning and wants it, I'm anticpating I won't be able to reason with her much. Plus, I'm going to miss her muffled little voice when she wakes up and gives me cuddles with her big, sleepy blue eyes and still looks like my little baby girl!

It could be interesting, so if you find yourself awake in the middle of the night, you can pray for Kevin and I, our sanity and patience.

A Boy and His Toys!

Well, it's official, Lincoln is outgrowing his bouncer and swing, so we have brought out the big boy toys! He seems to enjoy these new items quite a bit. He cruises all over in his walker, and the big hit of the week is the jumper. It took him all of about 2 seconds to realize that jumping and spinning are great fun! He can really get moving too!

So he will be 5 months in a couple of days which is really just too hard to believe! I just realized that he is old enough to start introducing foods, so he has had cereal the last two nights. He is a little unsure, but anyone who has tasted it can understand why. He is so sweet and makes such great expressions with his big eyes and huge grin! I thank God daily for his easy going demeanor and the gift of being his mommy (who he is really starting to recognize and thus prefer over others, but hey, I'm his food source, so you really can't blame him. Plus, when you are the mom, a mama's boy is really good thing!)

(*Disclaimer- Most of the time when we go out in public, I do remember to fix his hair, but when we're at home, Bed-Head rules!)

The Infamous Red Cup

So on Wednesday, after helping out in Kacia's class, I was able to run a few errands by myself, which wouldn't be complete without a trip to Starbucks. And I was so happy to see the festive, holiday cups out! I really don't know why they make me so happy, and my caramel macchiato tastes the exact same, but there is just something about those red cups! Every January I am sad to see them go. I suppose they invoke certain memories for me, ones that I won't bore you with, but it's nice to know that such a small, simple thing can really make my day.

Better Late Than Never!

I failed to get very many pictures from our Fall Festival, but here is the best one. Kacia was Jessie from Toy Story (thank you Grandma!) and Rylin was a bride (gee, that dress looks a little familiar, what a cheapo mom I am, or is it resourceful?) Once again, our fall festival was a blast!