Aug 12th, 2010 by Cynthia
So, it seems I remain MIA these days. Life has been pretty hectic with the new baby. He has decided to follow in his big sister’s shoes and defy what sleep a typical baby needs to survive. Consequently, I am one tired mama! Certainly there has been no time for blogging or much else for that matter. Sleep (or lack there of) is what remains top on my list this summer. We are currently in the thick of “nap training”. (i.e. convincing a 4 month old that naps that last longer than 30 minutes are good for everyone.) I’m not one for letting a baby “cry it out” so instead what I am doing is before he hits that magical 30 minute mark I sneak in the room and pat his back when he begins to stir. So far it seems to be working and I am hoping (and praying, and fingers and toes crossed!) that in another week or so he will be doing much better. Then it will be on to the night time where he still seems to think that waking up 3-4 times is necessary. Boy, am I ever TIRED.
I am really hoping I can keep this blog alive. I truly do enjoy it. Hopefully, with time, I can get to it again on a more regular basis. I’m not done with it just yet!
Oh, and the blackberries are so ready for picking. I do hope I can find the time and energy to make some preserves before it gets too late.
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May 25th, 2010 by Cynthia
Time sure flies when you are not looking. It has been far too long since I have paid much attention to this blog. My hands have been very full with family and our sweet new baby.
Gabriel Brooks was born at the end of March one day before his due date. Labor was crazy fast- a total of four hours. We barely made it to the hospital before he made his debut.
He is a very sweet and mellow little guy. We are enjoying getting to know him as we adjust to our larger family.
I hate to admit it but my garden is in shambles. I have not been able to find too much time for it these days and it shows- big time. Weeds have runneth over and my herb garden is being swallowed alive by mullein seedlings and chamomile. (I do believe the chamomile wishes to take over the entire garden.) Some plants however seem to be thriving on neglect. The French tarragon is huge this year and the Egyptian walking onions are about to flower. I miss the long hours spent fiddling in the garden and look forward to introducing the baby to it once the weather grows warmer and drier. (It has been quite chilly and wet here.)
I hope to find myself contributing to this blog more as the weeks go by. I miss the world of blogging and would like to find my way back to it. Until then I can be found snuggling my sweet little boy, enjoying these precious days that go by oh so fast.
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