Leo and Roscoe are getting so big. We had to get another crate because they both couldn’t sleep comfortably in one. Although the puppy stage is always a challenge, every night Isik and I laugh at the silly things they do. We love our dogs!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Our dogs
Sam’s sleeping habits
Since Sam was born, we have tried to establish healthy sleeping habits by establishing a bed time routine, bath, PJs, brushing teeth, and reading stories. After four years of this routine, I keep hoping that one night, (I’m starting small and wishing for something so simple,) just one night that he would just stay in bed and actually go to sleep. I keep hoping and will keep hoping. Until that one night, we go through the bedtime routine Sam has created. Getting up and going to the bathroom, then getting up because he needs a drink, then getting up to give me a hug and a kiss, then going to the bathroom again, then getting another drink… it goes on and on. Sometimes for 2 hours, sometimes more. There are those nights that he actually only gets up once or twice, and I really appreciate those nights.
When he gets up, we try to pay minimal attention to him, so we don’t encourage the behavior. Isik and I look forward to the time that the kids are in bed and we have our time together.
About two weeks ago, I started noticing how Isik gets out of bed multiple times before he finally relaxes and goes to sleep. Is it possible this is an inherited trait? Once I’m in bed, the last thing I want to do is get out of bed.
Every night, after I haven’t seen or heard from Sam I know he has finally fallen asleep. Sometimes, I will find him sleeping on the floor in his room, on the couch downstairs, on the futon in the office, or in the middle of the hallway. Every night we go through this process, and every night I hope it will be the first night that he just goes asleep.
He’s so sweet, awake and sleeping. This kid definitely makes my heart happy.
Friday, October 2, 2009
San Francisco – Day 2 – Alcatraz
Not only was Alcatraz Island beautiful, the view of San Francisco from across the bay was amazing, and it was incredible to see the Golden Gate Bridge from the island…
… and the Oakland Bridge.
The National Park Service runs Alcatraz. It is a self guided tour with no time constraints. After taking the scheduled boat to the island, you can take any of the boats back to San Francisco. We spent almost 3 hours touring the prison and the island.
“You are entitled to food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention. Anything else you get is a privilege.” - Number 5, Alcatraz Prison Rules and Regulations, 1934
The showers.
If you’ve never been, I highly recommend visiting Alcatraz! It is one of the most amazing places I’ve visited!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
San Francisco – Day 1
I took Austin to San Francisco for the UEA weekend. We stayed in a little hotel right off Market Street near the Tenderloin and Financial District. Market Street is a little “shady” but it was a great hotel.
Our first evening there we walked to China Town from our hotel.
I loved all the fresh food markets, little bakeries, and all the “ma – pa grocery stores”. I was actually really grossed out by all the turtles in the fish markets though… gross!
After China Town we rode the Trolley to Lombard St “Crookedest Street”.
I absolutely LOVE all the tropical flowers of California!
I wish I could grow hydrangeas' like these, with no effort!
We then walked to Fisherman’s Wharf and ate at a fabulous Italian restaurant.
We caught the Trolley at the turn-around by Fisherman’s Wharf to go back to our hotel. The line was long, but it was a beautiful night and I loved spending the day with Austin. We were both exhausted and ready for sleep. Austin didn’t realize how much I liked to walk and see everything possible in the cities I visit. Day 1 was just the warm up.
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