A Big Thank You

I just wanted to thank all those who have commented, called, or stopped by to help me through this rough patch. You all are so special to me. I really appreciate all you do for me. I am doing better. I try to keep busy so that I don't have time to be blue. It has really helped. The hard times are when I am alone. That's when the sad thoughts begin to creep in. It helps to know I am not alone and that so many are there to buoy me up. Thank you so much again.

Baby blues

I ususally get the baby blues around the second month after the baby is born. I have been watching for them and trying really hard to prevent them. He is over 3 months now and I thought all was well. Guess the blues found me anyway. Here's hoping they don't last too long.

Sprinklers

Finishing sprinkler system...ground full of rocks...sore muscles in the hands and arms...very tired.

Thank You

Thanks so much for all the great advice. It really helped just hearing how you all have gone through the same thing. It's funny how this is my fourth child and yet this is the first time I've had to go through a problem like that. Anyway, I am happy to report that so far things are getting better. She still fights nap time but I don't back down so she just gives up and goes to sleep. Each day she fights a little less. It doesn't hurt either that she does have a cold right now so she is a little more tired than usual. I'm so grateful for my support group. You all are the GREATEST!

I need advice

I am a firm believer in naps. They really are needed, especially in the-small constantly growing children who need to recharge their energy-category. Megan however thinks they are over rated. Lately when I put her down for a nap she just sits in her crib and plays. I do go in when she does this and lay her down and tell her to go to sleep but I didn't force her to sleep because at least she is having some quiet down time. I really wish I had been more strict though. Yesterday I got a really big surprise...Megan kept escaping the crib during nap time and wanted to come out to play. Now I have a big dilemma. I really want Megan to continue with nap time but since I didn't enforce actual sleeping I don't know how to get her to keep up with naps now that she won't even stay in bed. I am thinking it's time for the toddler bed instead of the crib so that she won't hurt herself getting out of bed but how do I keep her in it for naps? I have never had this problem before because all three older girls always stayed in their beds and took naps right up until the day they started school. If you haven't left a comment before please do so now because I could really use the advice. Thanks in advance.

The big winner!

I love the office that Elizabeth goes to for braces. I didn't know what to expect from an Orthodontist but everyone in the office is really great. She is coming down home stretch with her braces. Her next appt. is to get an x-ray of the roots to make sure that they are straight as well. If all is well there then they will just do some fine tuning for some teeth and she's done. Gotta love speed braces. Anyway, for St. Patrick's day they had two contests for fun and prizes. They had some shamrocks placed all around the office and you were supposed to guess how many there were. The other game was also a guessing game, you had to guess how many gold coins were in the jar at the end of the rainbow. They never did say what the prizes were but Elizabeth played the games anyway. Imagine her surprise when she gets a call saying that she won the gold coins in a jar game. She guessed the number exactly on the head, 432. She was so excited, especially when she found out that the prize was an iPod nano! She couldn't wait to get it out of the box and start playing with it. I don't blame her, that little toy can do a whole lot more than just play music. This was a huge prize! I think the picture shows her excitement more than any words could say.