Archive for the ‘Straight from the heart’ Category

Caterpillar’s Chaos

Monday, March 8th, 2010

If you are a regular reader of this little blog, then you might remember that Caterpillar was taken off cows milk about three weeks ago in hopes that he would start sleeping through the night and have a better disposition during the day.  For about four days we were on cloud nine – he was sleeping through the night (and we were too!) for the first time in 15 months.

Well, that time was short lived.  We are back to only a few hours of sleep at a time, with the occasional five hour burst.  Our days are spent trying to limit what we do outside of the house because he will not sleep anywhere but home, and only in his crib.  The thought of missing a nap is not something I think about often, as in the past when we have, it hasn’t been pretty. (more…)

My Lovely Little Learner

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Today was parent-teacher conferences for Monkeys preschool.  Actually, yesterday was, and I totally missed the appointment, but we’ll talk about my shotty memory later…. if I don’t forget.

I was a little nervous because Monkey tends to have a very large imagination, which can sometimes lead to her being easily distracted.  We got there and her teacher went over her little grade sheet, which Monkey got the highest mark on everything.  The teachers comments said she is a very aggressive learner and pursues knowledge!  I was a little surprised, but of course so thrilled.  But, the best part for me was when she told me Monkey was the first one in her class to start reading and that she even helps other kids read when they are learning sounds and letters. (more…)

She’s A Renaissance Girl

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Can you believe it’s already time to register Monkey for Kindergarten?  I am still in denial about it.  Can my first baby be old enough for Kindergarten?  You mean she doesn’t get to stay home with me forever?!

Our neighborhood school wasn’t built due to budget cuts, so the district would bus her to an elementary school in town, but it has never felt right. (more…)