Father's Day

Sleep

The last few weeks have been soooo long. Afton went from a cold to an ear infection to a double ear infection. She couldn't breathe and then she couldn't sleep and it just got worse from there.
During those first few days Afton's schedule became completely messed up. She was waking up four or five times a night (I don't blame her) and her naps were a mess.
Brett and I were exhausted and Afton was miserable.
Originally the doctor prescribed an oral antibiotic but we moved straight from that into the double ear infection so Afton had to have antibiotic shots. Poor snuggy buggy! The third day we went in for shots she started to cry just looking at the nurse. Luckily she doesn't ever cry for long. But you know that moment when they look to you for help and you're trying to avoid eye contact while you hold them down? AWFUL! I dread that moment.
Anyway, Afton's ears finally cleared but her sleeping habits were a wreck. It was like having a newborn all over again (and you all know how much I loved that).
Brett and I read a wonderful book called, 'Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems' and Afton has slept through the night every night since then. Her naps are also much easier than before. I think we are all struggling to get caught up on our sleep and at this rate we might just make it.

American Fork Canyon Cookout

Afton loves chillin in her stroller - she likes to kick back and put her feet up! What girl doesn't?

To daddy's delight, Afton is already displaying some creative finger holds. Just wait until she hits the rock!

Daddy and little buggy Afton!

Our beautiful fire which we used to warm our Cafe Rio burritos. We were really roughing it!

Tracy Aviary

Afton was fascinated with the birds! She was a little cautious but mommy stayed close by!

This was a cage full of birds. We thought about going in but decided to let Afton enjoy from the safety of her daddy's arms!

This was the gosling that bit Afton on the toe. Scared her a little!

A huge peacock was behind Brett on the fence. Afton loved to watch it and listen to the loud sounds it made.

Why oh why?

Why is it that the smoke detector only beeps uncontrollably in the middle of the night?
Is it not capable of beeping during the day? Why couldn't it beep when the sun is shining and
everyone is happy, fed, and awake? And why does it continue to beep even after you've changed the batteries. These are the questions Brett and I had at 3 this morning. Afton slept through the first 30 minutes and just as Brett had the situation under control it beeped again and Afton was up. So now Brett is off to bed and I am awake with Afton. Did I mention this was going to be the night Afton slept until morning? She has had an ear infection and hasn't been sleeping well. I was so excited for a good night sleep. Ugh!
Anyway, at about 4 Brett was sound asleep in the extra room and I brought a somewhat sleepy baby into bed with me. I was finally able to tickle her face and make shushing sounds until she was asleep. Whew - my turn.
For some silly reason I thought Afton might sleep in a little bit. I know, I am CRAZY to think that because of course she was wide awake at 7 and I was ready to cry!
So, the moral to this story is make sure you change your batteries regularly or disable your stinkin' smoke detectors!
I am sooo looking forward to climbing into bed tonight!