Greetings in 2009!

I'm sooooo proud of Behren ... well actually of myself for mustering up the strength to "cry it out" for a couple of nights (and naps) to get this baby on a sleep schedule. Since this is my first baby, I had no idea that my four and half month old could actually enjoy sleeping thru the night ... WOW.

He is now going to sleep at 8pm after a nice bath, a bottle and a book (and a snuggle). I put him down in his crib last night and he smiled and turned over on his side and closed his eyes ... I guess babies really need their alone time, too. And dear lord, I am so GRATEFUL to sleep longer than 1.5 hour intervals. Because, for real, the kid was getting up every hour or so. We actually may have more kids now! ;-) haha p.s.

Thanks to my cuz, Hoolie (Julie Pedraza) for convincing me (patientially over several months) to "cry it out." She even sent me the book with all the research and methods from the guru, Dr. Weissbluth called, Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child. And I can say that Behren is actually now much happier and SO are Luke and I.

Hopefully, the New Year is going well for everyone.  Thanks to friends and family for all the lovely toys and clothes for Behren.  It's hard to believe that he already wearing 12 mo. outfits because he needs the length.  We look forward to seeing you in this new year of CHANGE, HOPE, and PEACE.

Love ... Brooke, Luke and Behr