Along with celebrating her birthday, Whitney also went to Commencement and graduated high school! She looked so pretty on the night of the dance and her boyfriend Josh (who will be leaving on his mission in August) was kind enough to escort her. What a cute couple!
Our little graduate!
Congrats to Whit, We love you!!
Like it states in my heading...today marks day one of Noah's sleep training! I can't believe how hard it is to listen to my baby boy crying in the next room, but I have full confidence in him (more confidence than I have in myself even) that he will get it down and learn to soothe himself. Its not that I mind rocking him to sleep, and I certainly love to cuddle him; but I don't love the late nights and waking up every two hours. I think mostly it is habit for Noah to wake himself up every two hours...and I really feel that once he learns to self soothe it will either allow him to soothe himself through those moments when he thinks he needs to be fed...or it will allow me to wean him from his night feedings much easier. He has always been such a good baby but I know it will make us both happier to be on a schedule! So I HOPE it works, and if it doesn't we will go back to the drawing board. I just know that both of us are extremely over tired...and hopefully this will help both of us get the sleep we need. Looks like I will be sleeping on the couch for a couple of days. Boy do I wish Andy were here!
Here is Noah in a much happier state than he is in at the current moment. The other night we caught this cute moment on video!
He is soo cute, and we definitely have so much fun with him.
Lastly, a small update on Andy. It has been a few days since I have heard from him. I talked to him Sunday morning and then again for literally about 2 minutes last night. We got cut off and I never heard back. He seems to be doing well. He said that there were four men who were killed by two road side bombs near where his post is; because of the seriousness of those situations they have what they call 'black out' days where no one can call or email until the family members of those who were killed have been properly informed. As I think about the situation that Andy and so many other members of our military are in, I am extremely grateful for their service and their sacrifice. Only those who serve in the military really understand the sacrifice they make, and although I know most Americans appreciate their service...I don't think many fully understand. All I can say is how thankful I am that the Lord is watching over Andy, and keeping him safe. I pray the same for all others who serve along side him.
