Finally Some Sleep!

Well, as I mentioned in my last post, Brynn had her 9 month appointment last week. She is 29 inches long, 18.8 lbs. 90th % for length, and 50th% for weight. Still long and lean! At her appt we found out Brynn had an ear infection. I was relieved! I had brought her in a couple weeks before when she was sick, and nothing then. I am assuming her cold then led her to her ear infection. She was given amoxicillan, and she is acting like her normal happy self again!!

Sleep. Oh boy. Brynn got that nasty cold probably 3 weeks ago. It kept me home one day with her. Along with her cold, she was teething. Her top two are out and showing now! At the same time, she was developing her ear infection. No wonder she was not sleeping well!! It has been a long month of nights... but the last 2 nights have been awesome!! Last night, she went down about 7:30 without screaming, and didn't wake up until 4 am. I fed her, hoping she would let me sleep in since I didn't have to get up this morning. She did! Woke up at 7 am!! Yay! I hope this trend continues... because she is so much more cheery and like herself! :o)

We had conferences this week. So uneventful. Which is good! My kids this year are so so so awesome, so that is why I think they were so easy. Not a lot of issues to talk about! I am really enjoying these kids. I know I am going to be sad seeing a lot of them move on at the end of the year...

Faith (SSP Varsity Soccer team) plays to go to state tonight. For once, it isn't against Mahtomedi! They have a very good chance at making it to state. I am so happy for the girls (and a little jealous). I really hope they win, and that I am able to make it to the game if they do. The year we had the best chance of making it to state in HS, we played Minnehaha Academy in the Section Finals, and lost 2-0. They went on to win the state tournament. I still remember that game. I remember the field, what the weather was like, everything. Crazy how those things stick with you. I was fortunate at least to win a conference tournament in college, and make it to the National Tournament. Oh the glory days! I sure miss playing soccer at that competitive of a level. I think I will finally be healthy enough to play this summer. Having 2 summers off due to being pregnant/ dealing with post pregnancy issues was a bummer.

We have a guy from Renters Warehouse coming over tomorrow to look at our townhome to see how much we can rent it out for. I know we will probably take a bit of a hit and have to pay a couple hundred a month, but it is what it is. This whole situation though is so depressing. I just wish we could sell our house and buy another one-- like normal people did it 5 years ago. That was our plan. At no fault of our own, we are now in a stupid situation... I hate that we have to live with someone else for a bit of time (most likely) if we want to buy a house. If we didn't, we would be here a lot longer. We have some decisions that need to be made and made fast. If we are renting, they recommend being out by November 1st. That is just around the corner. Ugh. Stress and decisions. I hate decisions.

Today I am going to a market research interview-- I make $100!! Money for shopping :) it is only an hour and it is about diapers. What a good deal! I also have my 2nd chiropractor appt in one week... I am having issues with my shoulder/ neck. It isn't good and I am in a lot of pain. I hope I can get it taken care of.

As far as the rest of the weekend, tomorrow I should clean... maybe squeeze in some shopping :) We have the meeting with the renters warehouse guy. We also should start packing/ organizing if we go that route. Saturday I think I am watching Brynnie's friends, Liam and Sophie. My Friends Kelsey and Kevin (who watch Brynn) are taking some pictures of my other friend Amy's daughter... so I offered to watch the kiddos for them-- the least I can do for them watching my Brynnie everyday... which I know I say all the time, but it is going wonderfully!!! She just loves Kevin... and they all seem to be enjoying her! :)

I think that is all I have for now... here is a video of Miss Brynn from yesterday.

9 Months... Busy, Busy, Busy!

The only reason I am up still is because I am watching Castle. Otherwise, I would typically be in bed. Life has been so busy! Work is going well... Wild season has started... And I am busy chasing Brynn around! She is quite the mover. I am sure it is just a matter of time before she is standing/ walking on her own. She walks all along the couch/ coffee table. It is so fun. She is also starting to copy things we do, and Clapping my hands when put them out. She just is so curious and learning so much. She loves Cheerios Her sleeping has been up and down... Last couple of nights have been good! Hopefully we are turning a corner.

Brynn now has 4 teeth! This is another thing that I think is affecting her sleep. Now that her top two are through and visible... I think that has helped. Hopefully the most painful part is done.

We have her 9 month Appt on Thursday, so I will have to be sure and post her stats after it.

We went to the Wild home opener on Saturday. What a fun game! They look so great. I am excited for what is to come this season.

Other than that not much is new. Looking forward to the cooler weather again. This heat has been crazy. Us Minnesotans are never happy with the weather... Also am planning a trip to the apple orchard this weekend! Forecast looks great :)