Oh, I am very glad to see this Friday come! It's been a long week, largely because the Mister has been away at a conference and because I had to go into the office yesterday for a couple of meetings. Plus there's been the usual puppy stuff -- keeping a constant eye on her and taking her out for frequent potty breaks can be pretty exhausting! But there have been good moments, too, and I always like to end the week with good news, so here you go:
- I've managed to run twice this week and am hoping to make it my usual three times later this morning. I haven't been doing quite the same mileage as I used to, but I'm still covering about six miles per session (running most but not all of that distance), and generally I'm able to start out doing a 5K (3.1 miles) before I have to take a walk break. And my foot has been feeling great!
If I slept this way, I wouldn't be able to stand up straight in the morning! - Ruthie had a big night on Wednesday -- she slept through the whole night all by herself. And that means I got to sleep in my bed for the first time since she came home! While she's been sleeping mostly through the night (without a potty break) for about a week, I've still been sleeping on the couch just a few feet away from her. With the Mister out of town this week, I thought it was a good opportunity to try sleeping upstairs in case I needed to let her cry it out. Granted, it's probably me who needs to deal with listening to the crying, and I'll admit that I didn't do a good job the first night I tried. But on Wednesday she didn't really do any evening snoozing and was asleep by 9, so it seemed like it might work. I didn't hear a peep from her until about 5:45, and that was after I woke up on my own at 5:30 after passing out myself. Last night wasn't quite as easy (she was whining at bit around 10 and then was up on and off starting a little before 5) but I didn't come downstairs until just before 6 and she managed just fine -- or maybe I should say I did just fine!
- This weekend we're supposed to have great weather, especially on Sunday, which is perfect for the annual Mother's Day brunch that my brother- and sister-in-law host and for the fact that I'll be getting the flowers from our synagogue's plant sale, which I asked for as my gift. I hope to spend the afternoon planting them and getting the garden started for the season.
I'll leave you with a laugh. This little flyer was tucked under the mat at our front door the other day, and I'm honestly not sure if it's for real. If it is, this guy is quite versatile! I've blacked out the personal information for his privacy, but I think what's left is sufficient to impress.
Wishing you a lovely weekend and a very happy Mother's Day to those of you celebrating!
Go Ruthie!! That is a huge milestone for YOU! Sleeping through the night makes all the difference in the world! Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteHooray for Ruthie sleeping through the night! Just like with a baby, these nights will become more and more frequent and before you know it this will be her regular routine. As for the flyer, I think you should give him a call. After all, he says satisfaction guaranteed! LOL
ReplyDeleteSatisfaction guaranteed! What could go wrong . . . ;-)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that Ruthie is adjusting (and that YOU are adjusting) to your new life together. She is just adorable!
I was never very good at listening to the kids "cry it out" and I don't imagine it's much easier with Ruthie. Congratulations to both of you! If that guy had added dusting, vacuuming, and floor mopping to his flyer I might be tempted to give him a call!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Ruthie! I'm glad you'll have good weather to get your garden started on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day weekend to you. I hope the weather cooperates and you get your plants in the ground. I was terrible at letting my son "cry it out" during the night. In my defense, he was terribly loud and persistent and I didn't want him to wake up his sister (20 months older) so I'd have two little ones awake at night. Hooray for Ruthie. Progress is being made. She is really growing.
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