Spit Up and String Cheese

Mason laughed today. What a beautiful sound! And, like his brother, he laughed in his sleep, so he must have been having a good dream. Surely something about throwing things at Andrew or sitting on his head. Seems appropriate for a little brother to want to start the rivalry already! There's something magical about a baby's laugh or smile, wouldn't you agree? It melts my heart and reminds me how thankful I am for sleep-deprivation and no chance of a moment to myself! What a wonderful gift! (Sure, laugh, but as a parent, somewhere inside you, you understand exactly what I mean!) Blessings....

JJ feels blessed, to a degree. Well, maybe more like relieved! I moved Mason out of the bedroom and into his own room last weekend (Feb 9th), as per JJ's request. Boy, that was difficult for me... only 3 weeks old. JJ gets more sleep. Sure he wakes up when I get in and out of bed, but he sleeps while I'm gone, which is more sleep than I've been getting lately. I cross the house and head into Mason's room for feedings and changings. I am always PRAYING that Andrew doesn't wake up while Mason fusses, and somehow we've been able to keep Andrew sleeping through the night. (Thanks for the tip, Mom. Andrew is baby monitor-less! It was hard, but I did it!) Andrew was having a hard time during teething...more molars. So, JJ sleeps and AJ sleeps. 2 less people to take care of! haha. Blessings again!

So, overall, I'm pretty content. Sleep-deprivation isn't so bad when you have two beautiful children that love you and adore you. I always say "Andrew takes good care of his mommy" and I mean it. Andrew really makes me feel like I'm doing SOMETHING right. Whether it's just a new word or a great big hug, he's always surprising me and making me feel good. I love that little boy! I hope Mason is at least half of what Andrew has been for JJ and I. Last night, after bath, Andrew hugged me and hugged me and hugged me! It was SO sweet! JJ has had his share of surprise kisses and hugs lately, and even Mason has gotten a few kisses on the head. Andrew is such a sweet boy! Blessings, Blessings, Blessings!

So there are my thoughts for today. Nothing really profound, as you all know, I'm not the type. I'll probably be writing more shortly, if I don't forget! xoxo