What's new in the last few weeks? Levi is finally sleeping in a crib in his own room. Up until about three weeks ago, Levi slept in the co-sleeper attached to the side of my bed. I liked it that way. I was able to keep an eye on him and quickly attend to his needs. But it finally came to the point where he was physically outgrowing the co-sleeper and needed a bigger place to sleep. He seems to like the crib and sleeps well in it. He's still up at least a couple times during the night, eats well and goes right back to sleep. I seem to be even more tired though, now that I'm apart from him. And so it goes!Yesterday he had his first bit of solid food. Rice cereal. He seemed to like it, so that's good. It will be nice to have something that daddy can feed him too.
Levi is starting to sit up on his own! I love this stage. It seems like a whole new world opens up to babies at this point. The can reach, grab, and play with their toys so much more easily. He's still a happy, sweet, and easy-going little guy. We just love him so much. He is the best little baby.
Levi loves watching his big brothers play. He lights up when Noah and Jacob smile and talk to him. And they certainly love their baby Levi. I often hear them saying, "Levi's so cute!" They're very sweet brothers.
The weather is definitely changing here in Central Oregon. We loved watching the leaves change this year, but now they are just about all gone and the snow has set in. Noah and Jacob love to stomp around in it, but I'm not sure I'm ready just yet!
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| winter brings a new job for James before work in the morning |
My mom came to visit earlier this month. The boys loved spending time with Grandma Valerie. Noah showed her his preschool class and demonstrated what he's been learning in swim lessons. Plus there was lots of time to read and play with Grandma at home. I've been playing around with my camera lately and was able to get some good shots of the boys with Grandma. That was fun. It was a great visit and she is missed already!
Last week James flew to the island of Trinidad, off the coast of Venezuela in the Caribbean, for a business trip. His trip went well, but boy did I miss having him at home and so did the boys! It was a very long week on my own with the kids. As much as I love them, I do not love getting all three ready for bed at the end of the day (or up in the morning for that matter). I am so thankful to be married to a man who is such an amazing and involved daddy. I was definitely reminded of that when he was away.
We're looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with James' sister Colette, now that she's back in the states for a little while. She was recently on assignment in the Congo as a nurse with Doctor's Without Borders, so we're always excited when we have a chance to spend time with her during her work breaks.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our family and friends. We certainly have so much to be thankful for. We are especially blessed by our three little boys. We thank God for Levi's continued good health and the quality care he is receiving. God has provided and continues to each day.
