Peter Rabbit Preschool

Mar. 2, 2008

On the verge of....

Last night our baby son slept almost seven hours in a row! Under any circumstances, this would be remarkable.....but since he had spent about four weeks screaming for hours every day, this is even more unusually unexpectedly happy and welcome news.

Right now, I am feeling like I am on the verge of re-entering what can only be described as "normalcy". This past week I was pleased and happy to find that I could not only meet the needs of the baby, but also spend quality time with the other children. It's quite a good feeling to sense that I CAN parent three little ones under the age of five with at least some sense that it IS possible.

See, don't they look happy? Sonya and Theo are probably relieved to find out that mommy won't always be sleep deprived after-all. As for this mommy, she's staying off all dairy-products for at least another month. Our pediatrician recommends doing a true scientific experiment. It's not enough, she told me, to take away the dairy and then conclude that's the reason for our son's turnaround behavior. She wants me to re-introduce dairy to my diet when he's three month old and "see what happens". For now, I'm not messing with success. But I will do what the pediatrician suggests in about a months time.

Meanwhile, I'm itching for SPRING to arrive

. I'm sure I'm not the only one! It would be nice to be able to say "bye-bye baby fat". The best way I can do that is to be able to WALK 30-40 minutes several times a week. This past week there's been way to much snow.

Once that all clears up, I'm heading for the hills in my walking shoes..... Out here in Western Pennsylvania, there's a hill no matter which way you turn. Hence, any walk is a major work-out, even if you don't want it to be...

In the meantime, my best bet is trying to do "Pilates" or "Post-natal Yoga" with a home DVD. However, I find that there never is really a good time to do it......and I have to laugh when I listen to the instructor say things like "take deep calming breathes and relax". She obviously doesn't have young children tripping over her while trying to exercise!

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Mar. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by sahmto4orMore

We live in a very hilly area, too. Walks are workouts. Just going up and down the driveway is a workout!

I"m so glad that Owyn is doing well now. Yay, yay, yay!

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Mar. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 5atkins

I am so glad to hear that modifying your milk intake has helped so much! All of our girls had to have soy instead of milk. I didn't do well nursing them, possibly that was part of the problem! Anyway, all the kids look so happy and healthy! I am so glad you are able to get more sleep and therefore enjoy your waking time more! :)

In Him, Eva

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Mar. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AnneShaw

Hooray! That is good news! Enjoy a little extra sleep! Don't be discouraged by a few "relapses" though. Pretty soon, you'll be sleeping 8 hours a night and you'll long for those quiet, early morning times with little Owyn. Okay, maybe not. I'm sure you'll find some other reasonable time of day to spend with him! :)
I recognize Sonya's coat and pants! :)

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Mar. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by LittleEblingsAcademy

WOO HOO!! Seven hours of sleep!! YIPPEE!!

I have an award waiting for you at my blog -- please come pick it up when you have a chance. *smile*

Blessings, Beckie :o)

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We're "dipping our toes" in the home-schooling waters. It's preschool at home together with our almost 4 yr.old daughter and 2 yr. old son. Join us for journeys in the land of a princess at play, pajama melt-downs, potty-tales and lively, creative and strong personalities in this family's preschool world. P.S. Mom is pregnant (baby due Jan.10 '08).