Early mornings..

  Early mornings it has been so far this week! Slater is normally a very good sleeper and sleeps in past all of us. However this week 5:00am it is! He's wide awake while Jason is getting ready for work. He drinks his bottle, plays a little and snuggles a little as well..then sleepy and ready for a nap. I however feel exhausted these last couple of days. At least in the morning that is. The last couple day's have also been the first few times ( I hate to admit it) that I have let Slater cry things out. He gets very over tired and cranky. So last few days..to his bed he goes! And the couple of times I have done it, it has worked and he has fallen asleep. He is still sleeping in our room but I am thinking within the next couple of month he will be moving into sharing rooms with Dallas in his crib. He has been a great sleeper since day 1. But it's easier for now until we get him on his bed time schedule so we don't wake Dallas. Also it's just a little easier have him in our room too. We have always had very good set nap and bed times for the kids. It's time to start Slaters. Usually our kids are in bed and asleep by 8:15. Sometimes a little earlier..because our kids DO NOT sleep in. Not at all. We have tried everything to do so, so they need that earlier bed time to get the sleep they need.

  Yesterday I put together a care package for a sweet little baby named Andrew from SC.  He is a victim of child abuse (shaken baby syndrome) I follow his updates and page daily. Last night I couldn't get the little guy out of my mind before bed. I can't get over how cute he is. And also the sad sad truth that his parents want nothing to do with him. His mom allowed her BF to do this to him and doesn't care. She's only been there a few times to see him. His caring grandparents do not support her and her actions but have been there every single night for him. They are fighting hard for him, and to ensure he goes home with them. Legally they have to make it right to do so. Seeing how much they care for him, I can't imagine him getting to go home with his mom. I know he is just one victim of this terrible crime. And it something I will never ever understand. So I put a little Valentines day package together. A book, stuffed animal, chocolate's for grandparents and Reese colored him a picture. Children are a blessing and they don't make the choice to be your child. You make the choice to be there parent! I pray to god his grandparents have any easy time making it legal. And it is still very touch and go for him. GET BETTER ANDREW.

  A cold front has set in! It is beyond cold. I can't help but dread the long months we have until better weather. EHH.. But bring on the NEW YEAR! We are doing movies and snacks with the kids. We are going to let them stay up as late as the can make it :). Or me..lol I usually have to take a nap.  The only time I stay up that late is doing cakes!