Snapshots
For the last two months, we've had a heck of a time with Madelyn at bedtime. She's never been a great sleeper, necessarily, but she at least was always able to fall asleep on her own relatively quickly. Since Kurt was laid off and things went all topsy-turvy on her, however, she's been laying awake in her crib -- talking, singing, scolding her stuffed animals -- for up to two hours every night. I'm sure this is just her way of processing everything that's been going on around here; we certainly don't feel like we act stressed around her, but children are quite perceptive. We wind her down with dim lighting and stories and have removed everything potentially distracting from her crib, but the little rascal finds ways of MacGyver-ing toys in there! I'm not sure what transpired with these tutus before she finally fell asleep, but this is how we found her just before we went to bed. 
Kurt ran the Shamrock Run 15k a week ago and did an awesome job. He beat the time he was hoping for like it took no effort at all even though I'm confident that it did. Maddie and I went down to cheer him on and enjoy a beautiful spring morning, and she was so confused. We knew where he was going to be at approximately what time, but we ended up standing in the same place for about 20 minutes before he eventually ran by. She kept asking me, "Mommy, where are all these people running?" I told her they were just running for the sake of running which only seemed to confuse her more (I share her confusion, actually, which might explain my sub-par answer; while I certainly admire runners and get a jog in every now and then, running is not at all my exercise of choice). Then, despite our looking, we didn't even see Kurt approaching us. He saw us and yelled our names as he ran by, so we yelled "Yay Daddy! Go Daddy!" and then it was done. You can understand why she would have difficulty understanding what all the fuss was about. Nevertheless, we all had a great time, and we're very proud of our runner-for-the-sake-of-running.
This photo (of Mimi and Maddie) was taken just yesterday at the opening of our local farmer's market. We LOVE our farmer's market and are so excited to once again get to visit it once a week. The one we frequent (at Esther Short Park in Vancouver) is just awesome. Tons of farmers, artists, street performers, and food carts right next to a gorgeous park with a huge playground and a water fountain -- a one-stop adventure for a Saturday morning. Yesterday, we met Mimi and Auntie Kari there and had a great time. We picked up some carrots and a few Pink Ladies and treated ourselves to a waffle. Delicious. So happy that spring is here. We joined a CSA this year, too, and get to pick up our first box this Tuesday afternoon, so we'll let you know how that goes. Happy Spring to each of you!
For the last two months, we've had a heck of a time with Madelyn at bedtime. She's never been a great sleeper, necessarily, but she at least was always able to fall asleep on her own relatively quickly. Since Kurt was laid off and things went all topsy-turvy on her, however, she's been laying awake in her crib -- talking, singing, scolding her stuffed animals -- for up to two hours every night. I'm sure this is just her way of processing everything that's been going on around here; we certainly don't feel like we act stressed around her, but children are quite perceptive. We wind her down with dim lighting and stories and have removed everything potentially distracting from her crib, but the little rascal finds ways of MacGyver-ing toys in there! I'm not sure what transpired with these tutus before she finally fell asleep, but this is how we found her just before we went to bed. 
Kurt ran the Shamrock Run 15k a week ago and did an awesome job. He beat the time he was hoping for like it took no effort at all even though I'm confident that it did. Maddie and I went down to cheer him on and enjoy a beautiful spring morning, and she was so confused. We knew where he was going to be at approximately what time, but we ended up standing in the same place for about 20 minutes before he eventually ran by. She kept asking me, "Mommy, where are all these people running?" I told her they were just running for the sake of running which only seemed to confuse her more (I share her confusion, actually, which might explain my sub-par answer; while I certainly admire runners and get a jog in every now and then, running is not at all my exercise of choice). Then, despite our looking, we didn't even see Kurt approaching us. He saw us and yelled our names as he ran by, so we yelled "Yay Daddy! Go Daddy!" and then it was done. You can understand why she would have difficulty understanding what all the fuss was about. Nevertheless, we all had a great time, and we're very proud of our runner-for-the-sake-of-running.
This photo (of Mimi and Maddie) was taken just yesterday at the opening of our local farmer's market. We LOVE our farmer's market and are so excited to once again get to visit it once a week. The one we frequent (at Esther Short Park in Vancouver) is just awesome. Tons of farmers, artists, street performers, and food carts right next to a gorgeous park with a huge playground and a water fountain -- a one-stop adventure for a Saturday morning. Yesterday, we met Mimi and Auntie Kari there and had a great time. We picked up some carrots and a few Pink Ladies and treated ourselves to a waffle. Delicious. So happy that spring is here. We joined a CSA this year, too, and get to pick up our first box this Tuesday afternoon, so we'll let you know how that goes. Happy Spring to each of you!
3 comments:
ok...my brother-in-law, charlie, ran the shamrock run...he and his wife, kari, both live in portland....hmmm...what is your kari's last name? hope you all are doing well. also, ezra has been doing the same thing as maddie. staying awake forever! can be a bit maddening...
whoa crazy! i didn't know you had relatives out here! super fun. someday, you'll have to head out this direction and we'll have to meet up. the more i learn about you, the more i like you and think we would be close chums if proximity were not an issue :) our kari actually lives in seattle and was just down for the weekend, but wouldn't that have been wild if it was the same?
ezra...another cute little rascal :) good to know we're not the only ones having bedtime issues. yes, it is maddening even though i know she's happy in there and safe. does ezra nap? maddie still naps, and i'm wondering if her body doesn't need it anymore even though i need her to nap!
Hooray about the CSA! I'll pray that the sleep issues settle out - I'm dealing with my own sleep issues, very different than yours! Sleep is so weird.
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