Opposites

Did you ever see the Opposites episode of Elmo's World?


That's what weaning Ryan has been reminding me of. It's just like learning to nurse, but the exact opposite. Well, not exactly, but pretty close. If you think learning to do something is hard, just try to stop doing what you worked so hard to master...

Deb and Ryan have made HUGE strides in the past few days. Ry's down to a one-a-day nursing plan and has really been adjusting quite nicely I'm glad to report. So many times I expect her to immediately ask for milk from Deb, and she just doesn't. Like before we go up for bath and bed, normally Deb would nurse her and then I would go upstairs with her. Last night, Deb read a couple books with Ry and then said it was time for night-night and Ryan began the "hug" ritual...this is where she'll walk about half way to the stairs and say "hug" and then run back to Deb for just that. She may do that a half dozen times before actually ascending the stairs. And then yell "bye bye" the whole way up the stairs. So, Ryan's adjusting well, and that's kind of hard for mama...That Ryan is growing and developing so much so quickly....it's awesome. It's cool and exactly what we're working for as parents, but it's sad too. Really makes me think about how little and dependent she was so recently and how much she's not a baby, but more of a little girl now. C-razy! Another "careful what you wish for..." (as if you had a choice in the matter...) Choices - that's a whole other blog topic for the future....

So Ryan fully slept through the night on Friday for the first time ever. We were so excited we got up at 5:45 to celebrate with some breakfast and a big long walk with Jojo.


Oooh, speaking of breakfast, big props to Matty & Jen out in Jersey for the bagels. In the words of my daughter, "Nice. Sweet."


Anyway, these walks with Jojo that I speak of...they are quite therapeutic, for all parties. It's fun for Ryan to sing and snack and point out the sights (stopsigns and fire hydrants get call outs a lot), but the most excitement comes from spotting and shouting "Boat!" and even better, "BIKE!". She loves bikes and spots them everywhere...besides the enjoyment of all that, it's good to get out and enjoy the neighborhood and get the puggle some exercise. She's a much better dog after she gets a couple walks in her.


So, I just wanted to throw some more words out there and let you all know that we're doing fine. Ryan was able to nap this weekend without Deb, which is another huge developmental milestone in my eyes, and I got to share nap time while Deb walked with Jojo. Nice. Sweet. 2 naps for daddy this weekend. Now that's worth blogging about...

I feel I'd be negligent if I didn't thank everyone for their love and support already. We really love and appreciate you all.