Friday, January 25, 2013

2 Confessions.

So, I have two things to confess and get off my chest publicly:

1. Today when I went to put on jeans to go out to dinner with Nick and Bek, I realized I hadn't put real pants on all week. Literally, I was in sweat pants or yoga pants Monday-Friday. I couldn't believe it. I guess my recent purchase this past week on Amazon for more yoga pants was a good idea after all.

2. I read an article yesterday called How to Miss a Childhood. READ IT. Stop reading my blog right now and read it if you haven't already. I don't even care if you come back to my blog at all if you totally forget what got you to that article. This confession is two-fold
     a. I am so thankful that I can benefit from other people's mistakes BEFORE its too late for me and
         my family. I am selfishly GLAD these people share their mistakes so that I don't regret these
         same things years down the road.
     b. I am so guilty already of what she talks about. I have made the decision to go cell phone free
         unless Bekham is napping. Extreme, I know. She talks about maybe taking 10 minutes or an
         hour, but I need to break the addiction. Today was my first day and it went shockingly smooth
         and I had such an inner sense of accomplishment. I was connecting with Bekham at every
        opportunity of the day. I never missed a time when he looked at me today. I never missed an
        opportunity to engage in what he was doing and talk about it with him. His hugs meant so much
        more to me today than ever before. I know he's only 14 months, but I also know he knew when
        I was paying more attention to my phone than to him. So therefore, I also think he knew today
        was different. I'm so glad I'm putting in the effort now and not when I've already missed so
        many precious moments of his young life.

The biggest challenge facing me is honestly photo opportunities. I am big on pictures and not having my phone with me- I am constantly missing those opportunities. My hope is that I can break the habit in a month or so. Maybe after the addiction is gone, I can solely use the phone as a camera and not as a way to check facebook, mail, work, the weather, a blog, etc. I hope that everyone in my life and everyone reading this will hold me accountable. I'm not willing to let any of my children's lives fly by because I am so connected to everyone else. 

Okay, that's all! Back hopefully sooner than later to update on my progress!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Looks like we've made it!

This blog is going to be short, but it's going to be sweet, so very sweet. And it needs to be mile-stoned before I forget.

January 9th- Bekham slept through the night
January 10th- Bekham slept through the night
January 11th- Bekham slept through the night
January 12th- Bekham slept through the night
January 13th- Bekham slept through the night
January 14th- Bekham slept through the night
January 15th- Bekham slept through the night

And by through the night, I mean 8pm until anytime between 6 and 7am.

Thank you Jesus for hearing my prayers and answering in Your perfect time.
Thank you faithful friends and family for constantly lifting our little family up in your prayers.
Thank you Bekham for figuring this out after 13 months of life.

Should this streak abruptly come to an end, I don't think I'll EVER forget what a week of sleep feels like again!