Monday, December 19, 2005

Wow...time sure flies

Sorry for the lack of updates on the family post. Everything is going well, Alan lost a few ounces over his first week, but was back about 10 lbs at his check-up last week and seems to be adjusting to life in the world very well. He's showing some strong neck muscles already, as he loves to hold his head up and look around at everyone. Only cries when he's hungry or having some gas bubbles, otherwise he's very quiet and peaceful.

Up until last night, I would have said he was sleeping pretty well through the night (about 5 hours from midnight to 5am between feedings), but Jen said he was up every 1-2 hours last night, so it was a rough one. I have to send huge thank you's to Jen, as she pretty much takes care of Alan through the night and let's me sleep...since she's breast feeding, there really isn't much I could do to feed him at this point. I'm sure my time will come as he gets older.

Had a great weekend with the Miko clan in town for the annual cookie walk. Danielle was treated to trip to the Nutcracker Ballet with Aunt Mary and had a great time. She was so excited when she got home...was fun to see that kind of excitement in her eyes and hear her talk about the dancers and musicians that she saw. Thank you Mary for taking her.

Danielle had her Christmas program at school last Wednesday...very cute program with all the little kids singing and such. Danielle did much better this year and actually sang the words to the songs, rather than the 'Stage Fright' she said she had last year.

Danielle and Ashley both passed on to the next class level at gymnastics...Danielle will move to intermediate 5-6 yr olds, and Ashley will be in 3-4 yr old w/ no parents when they both start up after the first of the year. Both of them are excited and doing very well at class.

Not much planned for the week....last minute baking and gift buying/wrapping in store for all of us this week. Happy Holidays everyone.