Decisions Decisions

Well, I made a tough decision over extensive pondering - sleep training a la Ferber was definitely in order. I just saw myself going to a place I did not want to revisit. Scary. Deferred to hubby to not start until tonight or tomorrow, but went for it this evening (all by myself because daddy is out of town). Brave girl, I know.

So, sleep training night 1: I had extensive conversations with her today telling her what a big girl she is and how she is going to fall asleep by herself and sleep in her crib all night long and how much mommy and daddy love her and will always be there for her. I think she understood most of that (wink wink). We had a wonderful day, her and I, and I tried to love her up special tonight. After her bath and stories, I nursed, and then took her off when she slowed down. Put her up on my shoulder and she wanted to fall asleep so bad. Then I put her in the crib, and she was up immediately. I checked on her 3 times until at the time of the 4th check she was not screaming but sounding more whiny and tired. I let her go without going in (didn't want to ramp her back up) and 10 mins after that she fell asleep. So tonight was a total of 45 mins for the first part. We'll see how the rest of the night goes. I did better than I thought I would, and she did too! My house got more done tonight in it than the 3-4 wks prior (at least from me!). Her room was warm from the lovely balmy weather, however, and she was a sweaty mess, poor kid. Well, keep me in your prayers. I should probably be in bed and not blogging, but you know how it is when you finally get some free time...

Anyways, studying is going okay, but still oh so much more to do. I am going to my first La Leche League meeting tomorrow and am pretty excited. Can't believe I am studying to be a Lactation Consultant and I have never even attended one, pretty embarrassing!

Hubby got to see our house in VA and approves of my purchase! Hooray! Only makes me more excited to move in and get settled.

And I am doing okay by myself with the monkey and the dogs. Was nervous for hubster to be out of town, but I am doing just fine. Yay me!

Found out my FIL does not have cancer so that is another plus for today!

One of my favorite commentors on Moxie got her very own blog and that just makes me happy although my internet surfing has vastly decreased in favor of a big brown text book.

Speaking of Moxie, am doing another 60 day Challenge. The "rules" are one physical goal and one mental/emotional/spiritual goal with the aim of consistency, not perfection. My two are:
1. walk for at least 30 mins most days (if not longer or every day, weather permitting)
2. Blog or study every day
Wish me luck! Still working on the battle of the bulge, but that is just a constant.

Haven't had too much time to catch up with friends lately and that makes me sad, but it will happen. Have my bestest friend coming in to town Thursday - and can't wait!

And this post just made me bawl at the very end of this good, but exhausting day. I loved that sweet sweet little boy and crazy, devilish teen! He was the original monkey! The other day, I was looking at my lil monkey in the bath and noticed in the light all her peach fuzz on her back and shoulders, and my thoughts and heart were with you, Little Tim. One of my fondest memories is of us when we all went on "baycation" and played in the "jeencuzi"! Your memory makes my heart smile, then shed a tear. Check in on us every now and again, will ya?

Alright, that's all for tonight, folks.