Sleepy boy

Last night Caleb was showing me his signs of wanting to go to bed. He has been sleeping really well through the night. We always swaddle him so he will sleep longer. Tonight he fell asleep on my bed like this. Its the first time had done this. I told Kyle I am not ready to UN-swaddle him because he sleeps up to 9 hours most nights. Well I guess he did not want to be swaddled, last night he slept 5 hours then 3 hours and he broke out of them both and woke himself up. Today for his morning nap I also laid him down UN-swaddled. He has been asleep for 30Min's now. I am so scared to not swaddle him at night though. He may not sleep as long. He may also surprise me and sleep a lot better. My goal is to take a weekend this month and not swaddle him at night. He is so cute sleeping though. Well he just woke up. I was hoping he would sleep at least an hour like he does swaddled. It will take time and I hope I am ready to be sleep deprived.

Growing Fast

Life has passed by me. I can hardly believe Caleb is 3 months and Allison will be starting preschool next week. So much has been going on but for some reason I can not seem to remember it all. Caleb continues to amaze me with good sleeping habits. I am only really tired about once a week when he has a rough day. I think Allison and Caleb have a pack. When Caleb sleeps 9 hours at night, Allison will get up. If Allison sleeps through the night, then Caleb will get up. I am just going with the flow and hanging on.

Some things Allison and I have done are go the park, make play-doh and cookies. We have gone to soccer practice and papa's house and grandmas house. We have had family walks at the Juanita park and much more. Allison is learning her letters and the her sounds. Her brain continues to amaze me. When Caleb is taking his morning nap Allison and I have our time together. Sometimes we play dress up or card games like, old maid and memory. Her big thing is she wants me to play with the little people. Its been a fun time with her in the mornings.

Caleb is changing so fast. He is learning to pull himself up during tummy time. He grabs objects. Caleb is really good at rolling over to the left side. He is very dominate on his left side so he may be a lefty like his daddy. The other day he watched the Little League World Series with daddy.

Not much else I can remember since I last posted. I will try to be better at it.

Thankful

The other night I came home to the sweetest message from my friend Tamara. Tamara is such a good friend of mine. We have been friends for 15 years and we have been through a lot together. I am blessed to have such a friend as her. After listening to her message I pondered over what she had said. I asked myself am I really happy with my life right now? I sure am. Don't get me wrong, my life is not perfect. At this time in my life things are really good. My relationship with God is good, My relationship with Kyle is wonderful, Kyle is working hard at his job, we are being consistent with our "Dave Ramsey plan," Allison is learning and growing like a weed, Caleb is getting bigger, our families are all healthy and doing well. My life seems good. I'm not trying to brag or any thing, but it is nice to be in this place of my life.

After speaking at the woman's "life stories" a few weeks ago, I realized how blessed I am. I enjoyed speaking to other woman about my life and the struggles I went through in 2008. My prayer for my life now is for God to use me in any way. I feel ready to give some of my time to his kingdom. In the past I took a break giving my time because my life seemed so out of sorts, not anymore. I know with my anxiety it may get a little crazy or hectic but the Lord is teaching me so much through prayer. He has become my strong hold. I continue to seek Jesus and his guidance in my life. I know I may slip up as a child of God, a wife, a daughter and a mother but I am thankful for the forgiveness and love Jesus gives me.

Forever I have had this verse in my life.

Prv 3:5-6
"trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and he will lead your path straight."

sleeping baby

Sorry I have not written in awhile. I have been busy running around and trying to keep up with never ending laundry. Today Caleb is down for a morning nap and Allison is painting. I actually have a moment to write my thoughts.

I just have to say thank you Lord for such a good baby boy. Caleb is such a blessing to our family. Allison adores him. She loves to lay down beside him and talk to him. I just have to say I love my life. I love my husband, my family and kids. I am truly blessed to have them all in my life.

The last few nights I am trying a new thing with Caleb. I have started to put him down at 8pm now because that is his fussy time and he is so tired. With in the few nights he has slept 5 hours and last night he slept 7 hours. The best part is he is so good going to sleep on his own (at least most of the time). We swaddle him and then lay him in his bed awake and he goes out all by himself. I love it. When Allison was Calebs age Kyle would have to walk the floors to get her to sleep. I am glad we don't have to do that now. I hope when we stop swaddling he will be the same little sleeper.