Deprevation

There is a seven and a half years age difference between Talise and Mylie. When I had Mylie Talise was still in school.  It was nice. I'd sleep on the sofa with Myliebel and when it was time for Talise to get up for school I was ready. I'd help her get dressed and feed her breakfast and Mylie would hang out in her bouncy seat. Once Talise got on the school bus Mylie would nurse and we'd fall back to sleep for a couple of hours. We'd get back up, get bathed, eat, play for a bit and nap again.    Keys word is we. I was well rested, even with a newborn. That is one of the only things about having two close together that is tough. Bronson sleeps well. Mylie will now fight a nap. Usually at nap time I get Bronson down and then start the sleep fight with Mylie.  By the time I get her asleep and I start dozing off Bronson will wake up. I'll feed and change him and we snuggle a bit then he is back to sleep. I will get super warm and cozy , slowly drifting off, then bam!  Mylie is up. All of this sleep teasing is taking it's toll on me. I was so tired this morning that I forgot all about Mommy & Me.  I look forward to it all week, and I forgot because I was fighting to  stay awake. I think with it being chilly out and being so cozy under an afghan makes it even harder to fight. I love this weather though. I love my babies too. They are more than worth the lack of zzz's!

One Month

It's been one month since our lives changed. It has gone by quickly. I can honestly say I am much happier today than I was September 2. My headaches have almost disappeared completely. The girls are behaving better. It's a process. They are improving much though. Things have been set in motion. I just hope this doesn't drag out too long. The kids miss him. I hope he gets his act together so they can see him. Bronson is going through something. He has been waking up crying. He usually just grumps a bit, kinda like a little pig rooting around. Not the past few nights. Maybe because I haven't turned on the heat, but last night he slept all night with me. That would have been wonderful if I didn't have Mylie on the other side. Mylie wanted cuddles, which I longed to give her. Yet Bronson wanted my breasts close to his face at all times.  such a man already! It made for little sleep and an achy back. Even when he went down for his morning nap he wanted to be held rather than crash in his bassinet. I had to sit and pat his back for a bit to help him settle.  I hope this is a short lived phase. I keep him bundled up. He sleeps in a onesie, socks, and a thick sleeper, plus I put a minky on him. I guess he needs his momma now. I love snuggling with him. Mylie just isn't a fan of it. I took him to the pediatrician's office yesterday. He had been grabbing and pulling at his right ear. His ears were fine. I guess he just found them. He weighed in at 14lbs 10oz. Such a fatty, that one! We are definitely going to make it!

Bronson showing off