no rest for the weary.... well not much anyway

this week has not been what i would call a 'success' on the napping-front, but we have been learning, and although it has been very tough on all of us, we are going to forge ahead and keep trying to get caleb on some semblance of a good nap routine.

it still boggles my mind how such a simple concept, Tired Child Sleeps, can be so difficult to bring to fruition. this is probably the most emotional week parenting-wise since the week of the Tick, and i have found myself crying alot, self-medicating with Toll House scoop'n'bake (sometimes minus the bake), and (this is a good thing) praying ALOT when caleb is so tired, and crying, and desperately torn between exhaustion and the desire for contact and attention. it is hard at times to remember that we are doing this for his health and happiness, when, so far, it seems we are just making him more upset and tired than when we started. but i am sure this is not the last time we will have to make a decision for his good that he is not happy about. i am just ready to see the light at the end of this tunnel.

but, we have still had plenty of good moments this week, he continues to roll himself onto his tummy, and as a result, is having to get more and more comfortable in that position. here he is getting some floor time:

of course the very next thing he did was kick out his left leg, flop himself over, and start crying. better put down a thicker blanket next time.

we tried out a 'layette set' just to have officially done it:

it lasted about 10 seconds before he kicked off the booties and wiggled off the hat. but i thought he looked adorable for those 10 seconds.

and, in between fits of exhaustion and failed nap attempts, we found the time (and energy) for a few good chuckles:

as long as i can still get a laugh out of him, i guess i'm not too worried.

he also started reaching out towards me when he wants me to pick him up, which i have not gotten a picture of yet, because when he does that, the last thing on my mind is, 'get the camera.' when he does that, i simply cannot pick him up fast enough.

i have been trying to really slather on the love this week. i hope he is feeling it.