a little ditty.....

Not Naptime

"People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one."

                                          - Leo Burke

It's been a bit of a dark time around here. OK - I exaggerate a bit.  I haven't posted over this past week because we had a napping issue.  Jack not wanting to nap went from bad to worse and mommy's mood went downhill.  He was getting up in the middle of the night, struggling to sooth himself for his morning nap and an afternoon nap was non-existent. We tried everything and read several books.  In the end, we decided to be patient and deal.  And guess what? Patience always seems to win out in the end.

Since Jackson turned 6 months old a few weeks ago, he is developing like crazy.  He began eating solids, he's rolling over, he started swim class, etc. etc.  We think he just had a hard time adjusting to all these new things and just couldn't work out the sleep thing, too.  Last night, he slept a solid 11 hours and he went down for his morning nap without a hitch.  It is amazing how much happier everyone in the house is when Mr. Jack sleeps well - I think the dogs are happier!  Welcome to the happy house!

Woo Hoo! Meridith Gets the Job!

Thank God, NBC gave the Today show anchor seat to Meridith Vieira!  There may be hope for the Today show post-Katie.... Did anyone see the look on Star Jones Reynolds face when Meridith made the announcement on The View?!? Who, by the way, is looking more frightening every single day....

Auntie Katie Says Bye-Bye

Katie Couric announced today - more like confirmed today - that she would be leaving the Today show at the end of May.  She will be leaving to anchor the evening news at CBS and contribute to 60 minutes.

For several years, I like to wake up with the Today show. Since about June 2002, I go downstairs every morning, eat breakfast and relax over coffee, all while watching bits and pieces of the Today show.  Since Jackson's birth, I've continued the routine although the actual watching is a bit more sporadic in between Jack's breakfast and playing.  I've made several jokes to Melinda and Jack about Auntie Katie and Uncle Matt.  But for some reason, I never refer to Uncle Al or Auntie Ann although they are very nice people (like I know them soooo well).  Apparently, not the same connection there.  Even Uncle Matt is a bit of a stretch - I like Matt Lauer but only because of Katie. And truthfully, the show is much more entertaining when Katie is there and David Gregory substitutes for Matt.  Katie and David are pretty hysterical together - kind of like a teasing older sister and a pesky little brother (not very little actually - he's probably about 6'3" or 6'5"). 

So I'm pretty sad to see Katie go.  Let's face it - when you wake up with someone every morning, you're gonna miss them when they're gone.  And Auntie Katie is going to be missed.  One upside, is the rumor that the vacant Today show anchor slot is going to be offered to Meridith Vieira whom I also love.  I think she's a smart, funny woman who was wasted on The View. Don't even get me started on The View.....  So we'll have to wait and see where my morning allegiance will land after Katie's departure.   

Wow, Napping Sucks!

Who knew we were such terrible mommies?!? We actually have the nerve trying to make Jack nap during the day!! Apparently, Mr. Jackson is getting a bit older now and he has things to do and places to go.  There will be no napping!

We have been struggling to get Jack on a regular napping schedule in his crib.  Previously, I would put him in his swing for a long morning nap and in the afternoon, he would take one or two cat naps (30 to 60 minutes) in various locations like the stroller, swing or my arms.  Over the past two weeks, his napping was all over the board so we decided to seize the opportunity to get him napping in his crib.  He started off strong last weekend and it's gradually gone downhill.  Not to mention, we started a remodel of the basement on Tuesday and it sounds like the house is going to come down any second.  Demolition is a bitch!  Today, there were jackhammers across the street in a new loft development, the cleaning lady was vacuuming, and the crazy contractors were sledgehammering and power sawing the basement.  Jack was a very unhappy boy.

He quietly sleeps now after an hour of crying, choking, sweating and convulsions.  Why? Because mommy caved and got the swing out.  A few minutes of nap time was needed by 4:00 pm this afternoon for everyone's sanity.