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Just like his sister did before him, at 8 months old, Wes learned to climb the stairs. Unlike Jaia though, Wes learned this new skill because he would do anything to keep up with his sister. So far she’s loving the attention. Let’s see how this plays out as he learns to walk and can really follow her around…
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January 29, 2011 - 12:01 pm
Such a beautiful little girl!
January 31, 2011 - 2:42 pm
Absolutely precious!! I know I sound like a broken record, but quite frankly, I’m too tired to care. We are not sleeping. Or should I say Wes isn’t sleeping which means we aren’t sleeping. Some nights he’s up once or twice, but some nights, like last night, we are up closer to 12-15 times. It’s taking a toll. And quite frankly, at this point, I’m willing to try anything. I’ve done some reading this week and it seems I have a couple of choices: cry it out or not. A few friends have suggested that we try to cry it out, that it worked for them, and within a couple of days, a full night’s sleep. Some others don’t believe in that method or couldn’t stand the idea of listening to their babies cry and doing nothing about it. I’m on the fence. I’d rather not listen to Wes cry and do nothing about it, but I also really, really, really, REALLY need to sleep. And I mean REALLY need to sleep. The first step is to wait for Wes’ ear infection to say sayonara. We can’t do any sort sleep training while he’s not 100%. So that gives me a few more days to decide on a course of action. Until then, I can be thankful that although he is getting very little sleep, he remains one happy little dude. Days with him are pleasant and joyful and they almost make the long nights seem worth it. Almost.
January 27, 2011 - 8:49 am
Wish we lived close-I would love to cuddle Wes for a night or two and I know Lois, Sue, Shirley + Michelle- would as well! You would get many nights of sleep. Hang in there. He is so adorable.
January 27, 2011 - 2:18 pm
Oh Shan…I remember those days. I can only say that is does get better. Very hard to believe right – now but he’ll eventually get there.
January 27, 2011 - 2:18 pm
Humphrey was my word – fitting seeing as I saw him yesterday out for a stroll. I love, love, love a toy that can keep an 8 month old and a 4 year old occupied at the same time. The classic natural wood blocks by Melissa and Doug do just that. Both Jaia and Wes love them. I will admit they use the blocks for far different purposes. Wes chews on them while Jaia builds princess castles that Wes then decides should be knocked down. This may or may not lead to whining and complaining by the older child, but I still love that they are actually playing ‘together’ and that I can sit in one spot with them for a few minutes at a time rather than have to run back and forth between them. Looking for a gift for a little one? Definitely pick these up. All ages love them, even the adults that Jaia ropes into castle building with her. Worth every penny.
January 27, 2011 - 3:03 pm
Kayla and Hayden are the same way. We don’t have them, but every week when we go to Chapters they both side down and play with them forever. |
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