Both Girls Slept in Late This Morning

Both girls slept in until 9:30 this morning. That is almost never heard of! Mom was able to rest until about 8:00. And on top of that, they both slept pretty well so that Mom didn't have to get up with them (or at least Mom didn't hear much from them - maybe she was that tired). Rebekah hadn't slept well at all the night before and Mom was up with her much of the night. It was probably as much the heat as just generally not feeling well, but she wasn't complaining of any booboos or needing a new diaper or being sick to her stomach and wasn't feverish.

Dad was up about 7:00 working on the project he had planned for the day. Friend Steve is here helping him. Thanks Steve! Luckily, they didn't start making much noise until after 10:00 so the girls weren't woken up by it.

Grandma M has been at our house for the last few days. It has been great help! She had to head home late this morning to get some things done at home. She is taking a class for 3 weeks, so she won't be able to help much except on weekends for the time being. Grandma has had to do many things (preparing foods, changing diapers, getting her into jammies, etc...) for Rebekah because Rebekah insisted that Grandma do it and she didn't want Mommy to do it.

Rebekah is also being very independent these days. She wants to do almost everything herself and gets very vocal when any adult tries to do things for her. She still has her spunk! We have to see that spunk as a blessing and not complain about the independence. There are so many little blessings to be seen. I think that too often we don't spend the time to consider the little things that are truly blessings

Sarah has started taking a few steps on her own now. Grandma M said that she even got herself standing up in the middle of the room without any help from her or using her toys. Mom hasn't seen her do that and Dad refuses to see anything that resembles walking and becoming independent. She is starting to eat "big people" foods and doing pretty well with it. Little Sis is growing up way too fast! In many ways, time is flying by.

Thanks again to everyone who has volunteered to help watch Sarah while we take Rebekah in for Radiation. Several of you have offered to generally take a day each week and that is great help! I know it is very early in the morning, so that is extra special.

Hope you all have a great weekend.