A New Experience

We took Andrew and Elizabeth exploring up Carr Canyon. Andrew loved walking around the campground. There were an endless supply of rocks and stumps to climb over. He also loved picking up the rocks and pine cones.

This is the look of pure happiness.

Sleep

It is no secret that Andrew struggles with sleeping through the night. Since we have been in Bisbee he has been getting up every 2-3 hours wanting to be held and drink milk. We humored him for the first two weeks, but no one was sleeping well, which is not healthy for any of us. Because Andrew was filling up on milk at night he didn't have an appetite during the day...another big problem. On Saturday I decided to eliminate milk completely from our routine and replaced it with water. I told both children that I didn't have any milk to give them, which was true, and they would have to get by with water. We also knew that we would have to stop rescuing Andrew in the middle of the night and let him work it out himself. Multiple doctors have told us we need to let him cry, but it is very hard for me to let my children cry.

Andrew woke up Saturday night at 11:30 like normal, but we let him cry it out. He cried for an hour and settled back down and went to sleep. He slept until 5:00 when I handed him a sippy of water and he layed back down and slept until 7:30. It was wonderful to stay in bed until 7:30. The nights have been getting better since then. On Wednesday night he slept from 8pm to 6:15, which was the best he has done in months.

We have gone through this before, we have let him cry and he has slept good at night for a week afterwards. But it doesn't last and cycles into waking up at night. This time is different. We are not giving in. He has to learn to sleep continuously throughout the night. Because he isn't drinking milk, he is eating nonstop during the day. It has been so surprising to see how much this little boy can eat.

Andrew,

We love you very much. Mommy and Daddy are so glad you are sleeping and eating better. Please continue to sleep. You are so much happier. You are a good little boy, and we are so lucky to have you as a part of our family. Daddy has been bragging about you all week and even bought you a new truck to show how proud he is of you. We love watching you grow and try new things each day.

Love,

Mommy.

Toddler Time at the Bisbee Library

We have a great time at the Bisbee library on Fridays. They have a great program for toddlers. Andrew is still a little small to sit still during the story or participate in craft time, but he loves snack time. He also loves playing with the toys and puzzles in the children's area.

Fruit is Yummy

Andrew loves fruit. I decided to have a nectarine for lunch today but Andrew saw it and wanted it immediately. It was a big piece of fruit and he ate at least half of it. I think it felt good on his gums.

His teeth have finally broken through the skin. We are all happier.

Teething

See the drool coming from Andrew's mouth? He is teething, and is not happy. We will be so glad when his molars make an appearance.

Animal Book

Andrew loves reading a particular animal book at least 3 times a day. He loves it when you point to the animal and make the sound. He is getting good at making the sounds himself. He can bark like a dog, say quack quack for a duck, and go ROAR for a lion. Occasionally Andrew and Elizabeth will read the book together.

But Elizabeth is too impatient to read the book together...so it winds up being a fight for the book, and this is how it usually ends up.

Someday, Andrew is going to be a lot stronger than E...and the tables will be turned.

Pool Fun

Andrew loves the water. He is so relaxed, and could stay in for hours. Daddy dunked him, and he came up smiling.