Sleep Update

Just thought I should give a little update on the sleeping situation around here. Things do seem to be getting better. While it is still hard to let Annaka cry herself to sleep....the duration of crying really isn't that long. I've been told five minutes is nothing and sometimes it's only a minute or two of mild fussing. But I don't think I will ever grow fond of the sound of Annaka's cry...and it does stress me out. Hopefully there will come a day when she finds other methods of soothing herself to sleep.

The other good news....the last two nights Annaka made it through the night without eating!! Both nights she woke once or twice and put herself back to sleep.....I haven't even gotten out of bed! Again it is a bit draining to listen to her cry....but it isn't for long and hopefully it is helping her develop healthy sleep habits.

Other updates....

We have definitely heard some laughs...although they are still unpredictable and inconsistent. But it is very cute and we are hoping that laughing becomes part of Annaka's skill set very soon!

Annaka is an old pro at rolling from her back to her front...doesn't take much effort at all these days. She is becoming more fond of being on her stomach and is learning how to inch around and lift her butt up in the air on her knees. She has rolled a few times back to her back but it doesn't happen very consistently....so she is still pretty immobile.

Annaka still likes her cereal and has become a pro at eating with a spoon! This weekend we are going to try a vegetable....not sure which one yet....whatever strikes our fancy at the grocery store. I will definitely let you know how that goes!

And we are pretty sure that the teething process has begun. One sign is that Annaka has taken to biting on her bottom lip as seen in the picture.