Catch-Up Randoms

-It has been forever since I've blogged! I've had a lot to say, but unfortunately a lot of it can't be discussed via Internet.  We are currently in a battle with my previous employer, and it is a very emotional and stressful time for us.  It's unfortunate that a job I loved so much has resulted in so many stressors over the past year.  This is taking up quite a bit of our time, and while I want to vent about it to you all SO much, it's just not in our best interest.

-A previous co-worker of Jason's passed away the other night of a massive heart attack.  Please pray for their family.  While we were extremely sad to hear the news, she leaves behind a husband, a daughter that is Jason's age and a grandson that is almost a year old.  Please pray that her memory will live on so that her sweet grandson will experience a lifetime of memories that will allow the grandchild to feel that he knows her.

-I have my first cardiology appointment since Ethan's delivery in a few weeks.  While we feel that the condition we experience during my pregnancy is completely under control, we are anxious and nervous to hear what the cardiologists have to say.  I still experience palpitations and a heavy feeling on occasion, and we are hoping that is nothing more than just healing.

-Ethan is doing well, but thank goodness for Brittany.  She was telling us the story of Ella's 4 month sleep regression, and sure enough, about a week later-BOOM.  If it weren't for her, I would have no idea why Ethan was waking up COMPLETELY elated at 2:30 am every single morning.  Last night was the worst.  I'd be happy to let him play/coo as long as he wanted to since he isn't upset, but he is SO stinking loud it is ridiculous.  This 4 month sleep regression is worse than his newborn sleep.  Ethan has always been such a good sleeper until about a week ago.  He was sleeping 10-12 hours a night way sooner than we ever expected, but it seems that it is long gone now.  I'm hoping this is just a phase and his good sleep habits return quickly.  Any suggestions?

-Speaking of good sleep habits, I hate that question.  It seems like everyone we run into wants to ask us how well Ethan sleeps.  I always feel like we are being asked as a gauge of how well we are parenting Ethan.  I also hate it when parents make the condescending comment "Well, we didn't let our baby cry it out, so that's why s/he didn't sleep through the night until ___ months."  Ugh.  For the record, we do NOT let Ethan cry it out.  It's just not something either of us agree with or are comfortable with.

-I've asked several people we know in real life, but now I'm going to ask you.  Settle an argument between my husband and I.  Who knows what taco night is?

-Ethan laughed for the very first time yesterday and we were lucky enough to be recording at the same time! I had made the comment just the day before about how he hadn't really laughed yet, and I was looking forward to it.  His laughter has been one milestone that I really couldn't wait for, and it was the CUTEST thing.  I'll try to post the video soon.

-I am LOVING Pinterest.  Does anyone else feel more crafty and domestic after playing on Pinterest? I have so many projects I want to try. Then I think about how silly I will feel if someone recognizes that I found it on Pinterest and I'm not really as crafty as I'm trying to appear to be.

-I can't wait to show you all Ethan's Halloween costume! We decided to keep it very simple this year, but I think what we have chosen is adorable, and I can't wait for you all to see.

Happy Tuesday!