The Long Haul

Things are most defintely NOT getting better in terms of us or Peepers sleeping.  We do the separate bed thing once a week each but it is still very very exhausting and emotionally taxing.  Especially for me.  When I'm tired the emotional strain is at it's worst.  That is when I sometimes just have to … Continue reading The Long Haul

Separate Beds

As many of you know, the past couple of weeks have been short on sleep at this house.  It really sucks when neither mom or dad are getting sleep--makes for a tense and snarky marriage.  This past week, I made hubby sleep in the extra room so that he could get some sleep--as Peepers is … Continue reading Separate Beds

My Handyman and Friday Weigh-in

We put Peeper's crib together last night.  We are hoping to start the transition to her sleeping in the crib.  She is eating a lot less at night now so should be ready to sleep on her own soon.  It will take time to transition her and we will start with naps first.  Anyway to … Continue reading My Handyman and Friday Weigh-in

Good-Bye Glory Days

For the first time since Minnow has been home (nearly 2 years) he did not transition from asleep in the car to asleep in his crib.  I have spent the past 2 hours trying to get him to go back to sleep.  We are now playing trains and he is showing no signs of being tired.  UGH!!!  … Continue reading Good-Bye Glory Days

First Outing With Two Kids

Let's just say it could have gone better--but not because of the kids.  The kids were awesome.  Me on the other hand am very obviously operating on a brain that has lost use of much of it's synapses.  Leaving the house is an adventure.  It takes a little bit more than 30 minutes to make … Continue reading First Outing With Two Kids