Family Age

I was reminded last night that the age of our family is how long our newest member has been a part of the mix. As of 11/10 our family was one month old. Some days, I feel like I have no brain and just can't get it together to save my life! Well, if I keep in mind how young our family unit is, I think I should give myself a break. :) We have had five days of at least one sick child and the last two days we have two sick, not very happy kids. Carter of course is either jumping for joy in life or throwing himself on the floor in a tantrum. There is no even ground for this kid which is why we love him - he has so much life! However, when that 'throw himself on the ground' side is the norm instead of the fun happy boy we know, wow can it be exhausting! John and Parker have been at the farm hunting this weekend so I'm very thankful that Nanannette was here to help out and keep me company during the insanity!

In the midst of this hard week, sweet Gracie Lin said her first English word. She looked and John, reached toward him and said, "Dada!" She has also started to use the 'all done' and 'more' signs this week. She has been waking up early this week and I'm wondering if she is so excited about the toys she's discovering or the fact that she is learning and wants to know more. She just plays and plays with the toys and strives to figure out how they work. She is just not sleeping as long. I remember when Parker learned to crawl, stand, walk (major milestones), he would get up early in the morning like, "I'm ready to do it again!" The big difference is that Grace doesn't call to us happily, she wakes up a cries until we pick her up. Hopefully soon, she will learn that we ARE coming and that she doesn't have to cry but she can just call to us. If she weren't such a light sleeper, I think I would be tempted to let her sleep in the pack-n-play so I could roll her around the house and she would wake up wherever I am. So, I hear some little ones stirring (and crying) upstairs so I'm off!