Oh my! 10 days!

If I have any faithful readers left out there, I must apologize for the 10 day delay. To be quite honest, three children is somewhat overwhelming at times.Well, really it's the combination of a newborn who is on no schedule and boys who think that chasing each other up and down the hall is a good way to pass the time while I'm nursing or changing a diaper. Add to that the fact that the newborn is quite picky as to where she sleeps - in someone's arms or not at all! Needless to say, that doesn't leave me much time for blogging (or laundry, dishes, etc.)

But, the great news is that we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Just this weekend, after rejecting the cradle, crib, bouncy seat, and swing, Amanda decided she could tolerate sleeping in the car seat. She has given me five hours between feedings for the past three nights! Today, she took two good naps, which gave me time with the boys and time for myself (to start this blog.)

And, the brightest light we have seen is the beautiful smile that pops up on her face every once in a while. It's just a glimpse that maybe she appreciates what we do for her. Of course, we won't really get that "Thanks" until about 30 years from now when the next generation is born.

Here is a photo of our five week old in her new sleeping quarters: