I can't believe it

For the third time, and second consecutive time, Dexter has slept through the night entirely.  I'm not even talking a 5 or 7 hour stretch punctuated with a few cries for a pacifier, or a dream feed, a diaper change or a quick comfort.  Oh no, friends, I'm talking 12 full, blissful, quiet hours of uninterrupted baby sleep.  I know I now have some haters...  But that's ok, I can deal with it now that I am well rested!  Bring it!

Saturday night Dexter went to bed around 9:30 and slept until 6:30 ish I think.  It was pretty great and I was definitely encouraged - doubtful that it would continue, but still encouraged! 

However, it was short-lived when Sunday night Dex woke up once in the middle of the night and then again very early in the morning.  It's ok, though, I thought, since the previous night had shown promise.  

But Monday night we had another great night.  And this time I tried to put him down just a little earlier still - I put him down at 8:30pm.  He went to sleep pretty quickly, and woke up the next morning at 8am.  Yes, haters, I said EIGHT A M.  That was a GREAT night.

Tuesday during the day Dexter had terrible naps - probably because he worked so hard with Uncle Josh!  So, I knew he would have to go to bed maybe even earlier.  Joel did most of the routine (until the feeding part!) and we put Dexter to bed at 6:45pm.  Guess what time that little guy woke up next?  Go ahead, just guess.  Did you guess TWELVE HOURS LATER?  Because then you would be correct.  Dexter woke up this morning after our BEST NIGHT EVER at 7am.  

Man this is awesome.  

But don't worry.  I'm not getting too big a head yet.  I know that it likely won't continue, but I also know I'm pretty stoked about it all!  And also, don't worry that I'll start putting him to bed around 4pm or anything - I'm not trying to set a world record for baby sleeping.  But I'm pretty happy with my twelve hours.  

In honor of this momentous occasion, here are some pictures of Dexter sleeping.  Imagine them set to a slideshow of sleepy music - or maybe something sappy like that "Butterfly Kisses" song - you know, in that vein.

Seriously, I have the best baby in the world.

a visit to mommy's work

today i had a really great time visiting my mom's work! she needed to do some boring grown-up stuff, but my uncle josh said he'd take care of me! no sooner was i in the door than he picked me up out of my carseat and began cuddling me! while mommy voiced a few scripts uncle josh showed me the ropes. first, he showed me how to put the headphones on:



now we were all set to edit! uncle josh was really excited!



finally, we got down to business. uncle josh said this was his favorite way to work.

Dexter: 7 (and 3/7) weeks old

Dexter, how you be so cute?

When daddy gets a hold of Dexter...

my trip to starbucks

so, last saturday my parents deserted me. i'm serious. they just left me here. well, auntie eleanor was here, but STILL! though, i did get over it once auntie eleanor promised me a trip to starbucks! mommy takes me there all the time and the baristas just ooh and ahh over me because i am so darn cute. sometimes mommy lets me hold her slice of iced lemon loaf too while we go back to the car. starbucks is a cool place!

but on saturday, auntie eleanor said if i slept the whole time she was there, that she would take me to starbucks. it was a really nice day and the sun was shining. i was a little cranky, but a few minutes after mommy and daddy left, auntie eleanor dressed me in my new cute hat (to protect me from the sun!), and strapped me in my stroller.



immediately, i fell fast asleep. and then she took a walk to starbucks.



auntie eleanor got me my first starbucks cup. i ordered an espresso, but i guess i should have gotten a double shot.



anyway, i had a great time with my aunt eleanor and i hope she can watch me again someday! ciao!

Dexter helps with the laundry

So last week I thought it was about time Dexter start some chores. He needs to start earning his keep around here. It's not all swings and cuddles and board books! So, we started with the simple chore of laundry. Things started out really well



Until I told him how MUCH laundry we actually had to do. At first he thought it was a joke. He laughed.




Until he realized I was telling the truth - no exaggeration needed... That's when he started crying...



So I guess we'll save this chore for another day. Meanwhile, I think I'll start showing him how to clean the stove...