Million Dollar Paci
"It's BEDTIME!!" Those dreaded words that even a 9 month old understands, and hates to hear. Until a few days ago Sweet Pea had no problems going to bed. There were the few rough nights where she cried for 5-20 minutes and then finally took her paci and went to sleep. Last night was not that kind of night. I don't know if it's the switch to homemade baby food, moving to a new apartment, or separation anxiety that is keeping my darling daughter from dreamland, but something needs to be done. Last night we went through our routine as usual and when I put her in the crib she screamed for about an hour. I kept trying to calm her down but she would only be quiet out of the crib. Finally I gave in to her pitiful cries for help and we went downstairs. I watched the end of SuperNanny while she fell asleep on my tummy. Thankfully she stayed asleep when I brought her upstairs.
Tonight, thankfully, was a much better night. PJ's, bottle, paci and cuddle time did the trick. At times a paci is worth a million dollars. I know it's going to be hard to rid Sweet Pea of her paci addiction, but we will cross that bridge later in life.
Along with a smooth slide into dreamland I got another wonderful surprise. A few friends (who shall remain anonymous) brought over half a bottle of wine for my and Mr. Man's enjoyment. Since my dear husband does not enjoy the stuff one bit more for me! Please don't take this delight the wrong way. I am not, have not, nor will I be a heavy drinker, but when the opportunity comes along to have a glass of good wine or a good beer I will gladly take it. Sadly, I couldn't enjoy the wine upon delivery since I have the car and have to pick Mr. Man up from work later on tonight. Thankfully I will be able to fall asleep easily tonight.
I just hate those nights when you can't seem to turn your mind off, and things from the past just keep popping into it. Oh how I wish there was an off switch for the parts of the brain you don't need while sleeping.
On another note, I am on the hunt for a good devotional book. I can never seem to find one that I finish. I don't know if this is the books fault or my own lack of discipline when it comes to keeping regular devotional/Bible reading/prayer time. I am quite flawed in this area. I would appreciate any suggestions for good books or ways to stay on track.
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I've enjoyed several studies written by Beth Moore. I've done two in a group setting but bought one to do on my own. Some of her studies have a self-help type book to go along with it but I've just bought the group study workbook to do on my own. I ordered mine through www.lifeway.com.
If you are starting out in the devotional area a good one to begin with is My Utmost For His Highest. I read Our Daily Bread by Bethel Press. There is also Living Life by the same company. At McKay's there are good devotionals involving C.S. Lewis. Those are good for complicated thinkers. Unlike me, I like the simple stuff. That is about all I can think of now.
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