sleepity sleep sleep.....

Jake and I often talk about

"the good ole days."

Ya know,

the ones that included sleep.

I can't complain much,

baby sleeps 8-10 hours

and big guy is in bed 10,

but is a restless sleeper,

waking at least twice a night.

We go to him

because he is scared.

Unfortunately he has inherited the night terror and walking-in-his- sleep-gene.

We tried the "Big Boy" bed for a while.

He slept the same amount

but when he woke up we would find him

sitting in the middle of his room

or

opening my eyes to a cowboy hat in my face

hearing

"cowboy hat, here mommy!"

Uhhh, thanks but did you know it is 3am?

It gets exhausting being

interrupted in your sleep night after night.

But sometimes I sneak in a nap

if I am lucky enough for them to

sleep at the same time.

Plus, when we do finally peel open our eyes

and drink a pot of coffee

I see this

in our bed.

 And hear giggles

as big guy asks to

"cuddle with Sean".

I feel a rush of energy

and am excited to start our day together.

Big guy actually asked to go back in his crib.

I think he feels safe in there.

He can stay as long as he likes,

but we know he will always walk in his sleep.

And some day soon

we won't be able to drag them out of bed!

Here's to future rest!!

love, the rockinryans

p.s.~as I write this

baby is fast asleep

on my chest.

love love love it!