Thurs Oct 1st

Link slept in his bed all night! He just woke up once at 11:30 but it wasn't too bad because he went back to sleep pretty quick. Usually get wakes up around then and also wakes up at 2:30 and I just bring him into my bed because he takes so long to go back to sleep and I'm exhausted.  Hooray for Link! To bad I still woke up three or 4 times to check on him because it's such a rarity for him to sleep through the night. Maybe he'll do it again. I can dream right?

 

I went for a 6 mile run this morning. Then cleaned a bit and got ready for the day. I dropped Lisey at preschool and then attempted to put Link to bed. It took forever! And then he only slept an hour and a half. A hour of putting him to bed for a half hour of a break. Pretty lame. I used my time painting which was fun but way to short to get much done. Then it was time to get Lisey. 

My cute little boy climbing under the table. He has the cutest looks. His smile could light up a room. 

I got a real break after Ella got home. Nick took all three kids to Scheels and I painted some more...even though I had planned on using the time to clean. It was very enjoyable and relaxing. 

I think I needed that break. I love my kids more than anything but it's really hard to hold Link most of the day. I can't get anything done and that's when I start to feel useless. I know this time when he wants me every moment will be short, but it's still hard. I'm trying to enjoy it more though. Sometimes I'll just stare into Lincoln's eyes and think what a beautiful and perfect baby he is. And most the time I don't mind holding him all day. It's mainly bedtime when I start to lose my cool. By the end of the day I am done. My patience pitcher is empty and I need a break. And if Link is being stubborn I start to lose it. Anyways, thank you Nick for taking the kids and letting me refill my emotional pitcher :). 

Lisey fell asleep on the way home from Scheels. We'll see how it goes with that. She's still out now. After dinner the kids and nick and Steve are layed marshmallow war. Ella and Will thought that that was way cool. Good times :)