Katharine Lange: Arwyn Week 18: 4 Months Flies By

Arwyn had a huge milestone this week. Not only did she turn 4 months old, but she also started sleeping through the night (and I'm talking an adult definition night, 10-12 hours straight with no feeds)! She's consistently inconsistent with sleep patterns, so I wasn't holding my breath, but it seems to have stuck! Josh and I also had our first days back at work, so Arwyn had her first day at school. She did very well and was happy as a clam, as I knew she would be, little miss mellow.

Josh and I also each had our first days home alone with both kids while the other was at work (well, I guess my first was back in August, but this was first for our new work schedules). Anyway, it is still difficult to not have help, but Leia has adjusted to her roll as big sister a little more than in August, so she was able to step up to the plate and be a little more helpful. When it was time to do Arwyn's sleep routines, Leia knows them well (same as hers), so she wanted to help. She came in the room with me and helped me sing the songs, then when it was the quiet/shushing time, she let herself out and closed the door behind her. I didn't even tell her to do that, she just knew...I about fell over in shock! She is also so cute with Arwyn when she goes through all her animal picture cards. Pulls out each one, shows it to Arwyn and tells her the name of the animal. "Look Arwyn, this is the fish. Look Arwyn, this is the horse." Such a good sister!

Finding new ways to entertain ourselves while Daddy is at work!

Luckily Arwyn is such a good sport, it really takes a high level of abuse before she gets pissed off!

Making a new bed for Arwyn!

"Um Mom, are you paying attention here?? She's trying to sit on me!"

Riding in their "car."

Yep, Leia's a little bit bigger then Arwyn when she tries to lie in the basket! In fact we measured her and she's about 37", already an inch taller than in July!!