January 21, 2006

Hello!
So, for anyone who hasn't stayed here or talked to us in the last few years, our house was very cold in the winter. Thus, Benjy spent the better part, well actually all, of last week putting in forced air heat. IT IS FABULOUS! But also very powerful. You can feel the air being forced under the doors when they are closed. You may ask yourself "what is the downside? Why is this in this week's blog?" Well, a certain 18 month old isn't used to the noise and spent the better part, well all, of last week waking up every time it went on.

That leads us to the toddler bed. It is also fabulous. It's tiny, only about 2 feet off of the floor, and takes a crib mattress. Perfect Makenna size. She can get in and out on her own and has been sleeping MUCH better. It also got her off of the cold fouton mattress that she was using on the floor every night. She has also gotten used to the noise. This is the "I had a great nap" hair-do that no amount of water on a brush would lay flat.

She also learned to say "please" instead of signing it, says "mama boogie" (thanks to Daddy) when she wants me to dance with her, and has a fun new game with Daddy that involves pushing him up by the head when he lays down and then pushing him back down. "Hold you" has become a phrase that she uses for random people in the grocery store who she apparently wants to hug. Explain that one to the 18 year old kid she attacked in the produce department. And finally, she played with Maddie for the first time last night. Usually they just acknowledge each other. It was a learning experience for both of us.

Benjy starts school this week. He probably won't see us at all on Mondays and Wednesdays. Then he will leave for a night class on Tuesdays when I get home from work. Guess we'll have 4 days together. Wish us luck!

Happy week!
xoxox
Benjy, Sarah, and Makenna