The first of many headlocks, I am sure. Alex and Audrey. With their daddy, they are the joys of my life. While the picture may look like a WWF segment it is actually a picture of love. Alex hugging his sister.

Audrey is still enjoying the night life. Can't say that I am enjoying it. I like sleep. I don't get sleep but I like sleep. Last night wasn't too bad. She has started to sleep about 4 hours straight at night. Last night I was up twice with her but that was for a total of 1 and a half hours. Much better than other nights. In fact, she went to sleep around midnight which is a vast improvement over her usual 2-3am bedtime.

Audrey is starting to hold her head up a little more. She smiles a lot. Alex did not smile much as a baby - I thought he would never smile. Of course, I thought he would never talk too. Boy, was I wrong! She has curly hair that dries in a lovely mohawk. I get blamed for the styling but I have nothing to do with it - I just let her hair dry. I am just a beast of burden, I suppose.'

Alex is sleeping in his big boy bed now. He started sleeping there last Saturday. It started with his Dad sleeping with him. Which I think was an evil attempt for his daddy to sleep while other things should be done. His daddy does need his sleep though. Work, kids and school all add up. I don't even know where the wife fits in. Oh, I digress. Alex has only relapsed twice wanting to sleep in his crib, once at night and another at nap time. I must have a very compliant child. We have quiet time and he goes right in without a fuss - usually. Night time is relatively simple too. We have our nights when things don't go as smooth, but those are few.

Alex got a ton of presents from his Aunt Janet when she came to visit from MI. She missed his birthday so it was Christmas again for the small weasel. Everything from Thomas the Tank Engine die cast trains to a Thomas the Tank Engine comforter and sheet set. Add in a large blanket, trucks, cars, chalk, a large water table, and DVD's and you have quite the assortment of excess. She doesn't get to see him that often or we would have to put a halt to it. We do appreciate it for the most part. But I do not want Alex to expect her to buy things for him.

I have to discontinue Alex's word of the week. There are just too many now. Complete sentences are his forte. He still misses the first letter of most words. Except for "poop". WHY?? We don't even let him to use that word. We try not to use that word. The things they pick up on!! He is very smart. Perhaps too smart.

Well, the day must go on. I am already one hour behind. I am sure that shocks people.

Oh to be so relaxed. Audrey can sleep just about anywhere. Unfortunately she still prefers to do her sleeping during daylight hours instead of at night. Her daddy is wonderful, though. He got up with her last night so I could sleep. Why am I still so tired?

Audrey is still doing the same old things...eating, sleeping, pooping...a lethargic cycle but it works for her. She is getting big. She has gained over 3 lbs. in 5 weeks. She is catching up with her 4 month old cousin, Lorelai.

Everyone is so amazed at how different she looks compared to me or her brother. Well, that is easy to explain - she looks just like her dad! It is funny looking at her and realizing that she really is mine. Alex was easy because he looked just like my dad's side of the family. Everyone loves her. She never has to want for someone to hold her. Or smooch her. Or hug her. Or pat her head. Funny how when it comes to changing her diaper most of those volunteers are missing.

Alex still likes his sister. Each day the enthusiasm seems to be waning. He likes her but he isn't sure he wants to keep her. Although, he hasn't tried to dump her on the floor or anything. No scissors or duct tape, yet.

Alex's new word of the week - it is so hard to tell. He says so much anymore. My favorite thing that he says is still "Yes, indeed." He is completing whole sentences now. It is really neat to see him putting things together. He is very smart.

Well, let's see - I have about 20 minutes to take a short nap. I should take this opportunity!!