Since we found out Matti has eczema, I've been looking for something to use as a body wash/soap for him. Right now we are using Aveeno Soothing Relief Creamy Wash. It works great & has helped with getting rid of most of it. He still has some spots, but for the most part, he is clear. Still, I wanted something without all the chemicals in it. A few months ago we watch the documentary Food Inc. & since then, I've been on the lookout for more earth friendly goods.
Well, a middle school friend, who I lost touch with, but reconnected with through Facebook (run on much?), has been raving about this soap she uses. She started up a Youtube Channel & very recently made partner--congrats again! I watched her "November Favorites" video and again, she mentioned these soaps. So, I went online to their website and I couldn't resist ordering.
Here is the website: Goat Milk Stuff
It is a family owned business and they do everything that comes along with making the soaps. The kids are adorable! Everything I read about them are all good so I couldn't help but order some. I'm pretty confident that I'm going to fall in love with them so I went ahead and bought two bars. Winter is coming up & our family's skin tends to get dry. Everything I read says it moisturizes really well & I'm also really excited about the smell of these soaps. Apparently one of the popular ones is Oatmeal, Milk & Honey so I ordered a full bar of that. I ordered a half bar of Purity which will be the one Matti uses. AND, AND, with your order, you get three free samples. So I ordered Clean Cotton, Luv Spell, and Pink Sugary. I tried to choose scents that weren't TOO feminine since I am hoping Jason likes these too. I've already received my confirmation email saying they received my order and that it will be shipped today. & it's only three hours since I ordered! So, I just felt the need to come on here and share my excitement about receiving these soaps. I know, I'm excited about soap...that may be a little crazy, haha.
I will try and do an update when I receive them and have used them. :)
11.30.2010
11.27.2010
My kid is funny.
He says the funniest things sometimes...no wait, a lot & I just need to document them somewhere.
The other day we just got home so we were getting out of the car. Matti likes to take off his socks & shoes while in the car sometimes & those were one of the times. I hear Jason back there say, "Matti, where are your socks & shoes?" Matti's reply? "Shark bait hoo ha ha!" (From Finding Nemo) We all busted out laughing because it was out of nowhere. We weren't talking about Nemo or anything, haha.
Another time, we were getting out of the car at the apartment complex. Jason & I are getting things out of the car & Matti is standing there waiting. He sees two people & he says, "HEY!" The people turn around and Matti says, "What's up maaan?!" They thought it was cute and I couldn't help but laugh.
So, those are two that happened recently. I'm sure there are plenty that he has said & even more to come.
The other day we just got home so we were getting out of the car. Matti likes to take off his socks & shoes while in the car sometimes & those were one of the times. I hear Jason back there say, "Matti, where are your socks & shoes?" Matti's reply? "Shark bait hoo ha ha!" (From Finding Nemo) We all busted out laughing because it was out of nowhere. We weren't talking about Nemo or anything, haha.
Another time, we were getting out of the car at the apartment complex. Jason & I are getting things out of the car & Matti is standing there waiting. He sees two people & he says, "HEY!" The people turn around and Matti says, "What's up maaan?!" They thought it was cute and I couldn't help but laugh.
So, those are two that happened recently. I'm sure there are plenty that he has said & even more to come.
11.18.2010
Night wakings.
Last night was terrible! Matti woke up at 1:30 in the morning, and I walked him back to his room like normal. I ended up falling asleep on the floor & I went back to bed. It had been thirty minutes since he woke up. Something in the kitchen made a noise as I was getting in bed & as my head hit the pillow, he started crying. I waited to see if he would soothe himself back to sleep, and of course, he didn't. He walked into our room, crying while carrying a book with him (which I didn't know). Jason got up and walked him back and at this point, he is crying louder and just plain upset. Jason is usually a lot better with putting him to sleep in the middle of the night, so I stayed in bed. After a few minutes, I rolled over and found a book underneath me. Yes, the poor boy wanted me to read him a book. So, I walked to his room and he keeps asking to read a book. I went to him & told him to calm down. I wiped his face and you could tell he was tired. I told him I'd read ONE book as long as he stopped crying. I sat on the floor and started reading to him. When I finished, he was laying down, but still awake. Jason was on the floor and I laid down next to him. He waited about ten seconds until he started crying again. At this point he was just making things up so that he would get his way. We stood our ground and stayed on the floor. After about ten minutes, he was still whining and we were exhausted. Jason got up to change his diaper to get him comfortable and I got up to get his milk. I figured his mouth was dry from all his screaming. He took a tiny sip and said, "All done." So I put the milk back and said good night to him. As I was getting on the floor, he starts whining for his milk. "Milk, milk, milk, milk, milk." I knew it was either a distraction or he really was thirsty. So I got up asked him if he really wanted his milk & so I went to get his cup. He drank a little more and laid down with his cup. I usually do not agree with this, but I was tired. Bad, I know. He said, "All done milk" and I asked him if he was sure. I said good night again and laid on the floor. After a few minutes, he fell asleep. We waited a little bit until we got up and went to bed. Time check? 2:45. After we said good night to each other, I told Jason, this isn't working, I'm ready to move his mattress on the floor next to our bed. I did some research on how to help Matti adjust. This was one way and it worked for a week or two, but I'm not so sure anymore. Jason wants to keep trying this way so we will see.
My back aches, my neck aches, and I'm tired. If I'm feeling like this, I know Jason is feeling it twice as much. We gotta figure something out before we start walking around looking like zombies. haha.
But I do have some fun news. I told Matti I wanted to do his ABCs with him and he fought me for a while. He is at that point where it's his way or the highway. He will ignore your requests because he is able to, but we aren't putting our guard down. Finally, he was interested in doing his alphabet. He used his finger and pointed to each letter and knew all of them. With the exception of: G, N (I think "em" & "en" after each other confuses him), V, W. The last two he knows but I think the way they look confuses him sometimes. Also, he will call Hs "hippopotamus" and Ms "monkey" but he knows the actual letter name. Sometimes Zs are "zebras" and the letter O is a "zero." I think it's cute, haha. Then, we moved to his numbers and he knew 1-10. I need to get a shapes chart and the 11-20 numbers up. Also, colors. I know at daycare he does well with all of these because the boys all like to compete and be the first one to get the right answer. They are sooo boys!
We spent last night with good friends who are expecting their first child very soon. It's exciting because they have left the sex of the baby as a surprise. I know they are excited and anxious as is everyone that knows them. Best of luck to the soon-to-be new parents! You guys will be fantastic!
My back aches, my neck aches, and I'm tired. If I'm feeling like this, I know Jason is feeling it twice as much. We gotta figure something out before we start walking around looking like zombies. haha.
But I do have some fun news. I told Matti I wanted to do his ABCs with him and he fought me for a while. He is at that point where it's his way or the highway. He will ignore your requests because he is able to, but we aren't putting our guard down. Finally, he was interested in doing his alphabet. He used his finger and pointed to each letter and knew all of them. With the exception of: G, N (I think "em" & "en" after each other confuses him), V, W. The last two he knows but I think the way they look confuses him sometimes. Also, he will call Hs "hippopotamus" and Ms "monkey" but he knows the actual letter name. Sometimes Zs are "zebras" and the letter O is a "zero." I think it's cute, haha. Then, we moved to his numbers and he knew 1-10. I need to get a shapes chart and the 11-20 numbers up. Also, colors. I know at daycare he does well with all of these because the boys all like to compete and be the first one to get the right answer. They are sooo boys!
We spent last night with good friends who are expecting their first child very soon. It's exciting because they have left the sex of the baby as a surprise. I know they are excited and anxious as is everyone that knows them. Best of luck to the soon-to-be new parents! You guys will be fantastic!
11.16.2010
sports.
Growing up, I was never a big fan of any sports team, because I just didn't understand it. My brother was the one that had his favorite teams that he rooted for. He's a huge Washington Wizards fan, seriously, he's like the number one fan. I remember sitting down and watching the games with him because basketball was easier to understand. A few years ago, I finally sat down and watched a football game with him. Football was too confusing for me with all the rules that they have. He was patient enough to answer my questions to help me understand that game. "1st & ten...what's that mean?" I knew nothing about it. Once I figured out how the game went, I was hooked. He always cheered for the Ravens & Redskins---we live in Maryland. Naturally, I fell in love with the Burgundy & Gold. Sundays, Mondays & Thursdays had a new meaning. It meant football. When hockey season would come along, I found him watching the Capitals and soon enough, I was there watching the games with him. All the while cheering for Ovechkin (who I decided to call "Ovenchicken"). I have to admit that half the time, I don't know where the puck is...haha. To add on to my journey to becoming a sports fan, a man rose to the top. & just like before, I had to watch. I'm talking about none other than Mr. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Yes. Who knew that I would be cheering for a sport when they beat the crap out of each other. When Pacman turns his opponents' face to 'hamburger.' My co worker was so surprised to find out that I was planning on watching his most recent fight. That I, Frances, was into that. Manny's a good man and a good fighter. 'Nuff said.
So, this brings me to the whole reason I started this post. November 15 Monday Night Football. Once again Burgundy & Gold was playing against their NFC rivals, Philadelphia (I almost typed Philippines lol) Eagles. We were also coming off a bye week and in the last game, we lost to the Lions when McNabb was benched with two minutes left. It was a big deal. Now, I could care less that they were rivals. We beat them in their home turf when Vick got injured at the beginning of the game. Whatever. Any team we play, is a team I don't like for those few hours. BUT. The Eagles have Michael Vick. Yuck. We played terrible. We didn't even show up to play. We dropped passes, offense got nowhere & our defense just let them run by. Tough....but aside from how they were playing, the commentators were annoying the crap out of me. Left & right they were praising Vick. Yuck. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND how people can get behind that player after what he admitted to doing. It makes me sick. I admit that he's a good player, last night showed that, but I have zero respect for him. It sickens me that he's paid millions upon millions. Animal abuse is not okay. He did his time, but I can't wrap my mind around how someone could support someone who has done such a thing. I don't know...I feel like I'm the only one that feels like this. & it's sick.
My Redskins didn't play well, but it's okay. I still believe in them.
So, this brings me to the whole reason I started this post. November 15 Monday Night Football. Once again Burgundy & Gold was playing against their NFC rivals, Philadelphia (I almost typed Philippines lol) Eagles. We were also coming off a bye week and in the last game, we lost to the Lions when McNabb was benched with two minutes left. It was a big deal. Now, I could care less that they were rivals. We beat them in their home turf when Vick got injured at the beginning of the game. Whatever. Any team we play, is a team I don't like for those few hours. BUT. The Eagles have Michael Vick. Yuck. We played terrible. We didn't even show up to play. We dropped passes, offense got nowhere & our defense just let them run by. Tough....but aside from how they were playing, the commentators were annoying the crap out of me. Left & right they were praising Vick. Yuck. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND how people can get behind that player after what he admitted to doing. It makes me sick. I admit that he's a good player, last night showed that, but I have zero respect for him. It sickens me that he's paid millions upon millions. Animal abuse is not okay. He did his time, but I can't wrap my mind around how someone could support someone who has done such a thing. I don't know...I feel like I'm the only one that feels like this. & it's sick.
My Redskins didn't play well, but it's okay. I still believe in them.
11.15.2010
New happenings
Another week has gone by and we're just a week away until Thanksgiving. Yay! Let's see...my cousin is here for a few weeks. He was in Maine for about six months for an internship and he has a few weeks before he has to go back home. Hopefully we can make the most out of the time that he is here. He came with three of his room mates but my dad dropped them off in Virginia yesterday, so it's just my cousin now. My brother took them to DC on Friday, and I wish I could've gone. The original plan was for Thursday, but that didn't happen.
Jason & I still haven't been able to visit Heavenly Presents and I feel that each day that passes, I find more things to look for. I want to look for possible Christmas gifts, wall decorations (really want), books and CD's. I thought of a brilliant idea of finding podcasts or teachings to listen to while I'm at work for two hours. It's usually slow so I think that will help pass time and at the same time expand my knowledge in my faith. Which I'm really into right now. So hopefully we'll make the trip soon.
I think I've mentioned this before, but Matti has been struggling with sleeping in his bed/room since we moved. He was able to take himself off the pacifier, but sleeping has been such a struggle. We're all tired because of it, but we're getting there. We've found that us reading Mother Goose helps him sleep while soft music is playing in the background. He falls asleep before the book is over. Which is great because we don't have to share beds anymore. No more aching backs or necks because Matti is stealing the pillows. We don't have to worry about him falling off the bed because he sleeps in such strange ways. I just wish that he would stay asleep longer & be able to put himself back to sleep. Some nights we can get away with four hours until he wakes & we wake up to his crying. I'm not sure if he's dreaming, but sometimes I think he's waking from bad dreams. So we walk him back to bed, turn on the music & start reading again. He will whine, "Read book! Read booooooooooook!" & he'll fall asleep again. Like I said, some nights he will stay asleep and other nights, he'll be up in a few hours. Last night, it was half an hour before I had to walk him back to bed. I'm hoping that he is slowly adjusting to his new room. He used be an awesome sleeper & was able to self soothe, but when we moved into my parents' house, he was used to waking up and seeing us in the same room. I know it's a big change for him. I know he can do it though and this is a big improvement compared to a week ago.
& just because. Matti & I were eating breakfast this morning having a little conversation about cars and cereal. I looked over and said, "Matti, I love you." He responds with, "I love you, Mommy." Heart. Melted. <3
Jason & I still haven't been able to visit Heavenly Presents and I feel that each day that passes, I find more things to look for. I want to look for possible Christmas gifts, wall decorations (really want), books and CD's. I thought of a brilliant idea of finding podcasts or teachings to listen to while I'm at work for two hours. It's usually slow so I think that will help pass time and at the same time expand my knowledge in my faith. Which I'm really into right now. So hopefully we'll make the trip soon.
I think I've mentioned this before, but Matti has been struggling with sleeping in his bed/room since we moved. He was able to take himself off the pacifier, but sleeping has been such a struggle. We're all tired because of it, but we're getting there. We've found that us reading Mother Goose helps him sleep while soft music is playing in the background. He falls asleep before the book is over. Which is great because we don't have to share beds anymore. No more aching backs or necks because Matti is stealing the pillows. We don't have to worry about him falling off the bed because he sleeps in such strange ways. I just wish that he would stay asleep longer & be able to put himself back to sleep. Some nights we can get away with four hours until he wakes & we wake up to his crying. I'm not sure if he's dreaming, but sometimes I think he's waking from bad dreams. So we walk him back to bed, turn on the music & start reading again. He will whine, "Read book! Read booooooooooook!" & he'll fall asleep again. Like I said, some nights he will stay asleep and other nights, he'll be up in a few hours. Last night, it was half an hour before I had to walk him back to bed. I'm hoping that he is slowly adjusting to his new room. He used be an awesome sleeper & was able to self soothe, but when we moved into my parents' house, he was used to waking up and seeing us in the same room. I know it's a big change for him. I know he can do it though and this is a big improvement compared to a week ago.
& just because. Matti & I were eating breakfast this morning having a little conversation about cars and cereal. I looked over and said, "Matti, I love you." He responds with, "I love you, Mommy." Heart. Melted. <3
11.08.2010
Where did the weekend go?
I'm looking forward to Thursday because we have a day off and I want to take full advantage of being with my boys. & my veteran, of course! ;) This past weekend was pretty uneventful but we kept semi busy & it was a productive weekend for the most part. Friday, I got off work early (2pm!) which are my favorite days of the month lol. I was able to pick up Matti which never happens so those days are special. Vivien was also there so we got to catch up some and I ended up dragging her to our new place so she could see it. For once, I was able to wait for Jason to get home. Eventually, Ashley showed up and we sat around talking eating Ritz crackers with tuna. So simple & yummy. Our initial plan for the weekend was to visit Heavenly Presents which is the new Christian bookstore down here, but that didn't happen. We did end up going to the store to pick up a few things for Matti's room. We are trying to decorate it so he knows it's HIS room and that he loves it. We picked up an alphabet banner, a Lightning McQueen poster, glow in the dark stars, and a Cars road carpet. The room is coming along, but I think we did pretty good for that little trip. Matti loves the moon & stars so the glow in the darks were perfect. He had fun watching Jake put them up. The past few nights, he's been asleep in his bed for a lot longer. I'm hoping it stays that way.
During the week, I declared Saturday as a day to catch up on cleaning & organizing. That was somewhat done. I got to shred & file a bunch of papers. We hung out at home most of the day because I just wanted to chill (hello, a Saturday off!) and get stuff done. We were trying to go the new store, but I got ready too late, and by then, it was time to go to his co-workers' party. Before we left, I felt a headache coming, but I didn't want to take anything just yet. We stayed for a few hours, but after two hours, my headache was present and I was ready to go. Matti was getting tired and starting to act up too, so I was really ready to go. It was good to meet his co workers and it was fun seeing all the kids play. I just need to step out of my shell a little more next time..haha. We came home and I took some Tylenol. I folded up some laundry while we watched State of Play.
I love when we Fall Back! I woke up and layed in bed for a few extra minutes and I was happy to find that it was only 8ish and we had some time to enjoy the morning before getting ready for church. Jason & I attempted to make breakfast--which needs major work! haha. I told him I'd never made bacon before and he didn't believe me. I'm not much of a bacon eater, but it's growing on me ;) I fried up the first two pieces and knew that I was doing it wrong, haha. Then, the eggs. We're both particular with the way our eggs are cooked. I liked them fried with crispy edges. He likes the yolk runny & the while completely cooked. We have yet to master his eggs. & I just didn't want to deal with cooking them that morning so he was in charge. In the end, it was somewhat successful and was still yummy. Matti approved so that's what matters, haha. We got ready for church and we got there on time--we're getting good at that! haha. Matti fell asleep at mass so it was nice being able to give our full attention to Mass. After Mass, we checked out the stores in the classrooms. We saw Christa's posters and made me want to think of stuff to buy from her. We found really cute favors for Ashley's baby shower, but we walked out without spending money. We opted against going to the Fall Dinner...maybe next time. =/ We picked up some Chipotle and headed to the Jason's parents' house to eat. His parents came home and Matti was awake by then and Pop Pop wanted to take Matti to see some horses. So, we all went and yea...horses still scare me. Matti had a good time and so did Jason's dad trying to make one of the horses love him again. Apparently, they were BFFs but for some reason, that horse wasn't too happy with him that day. We left because it was getting chilly and we decided to get Matti some much needed Fall/Winter clothes. We headed to Kohl's and went with a mission to find good deals.We walked out with a BUNCH of clothes for Matti and spent a small amount. We even found some things to hang on our walls. Jen texted me while we were there telling us to come over that night and so after Kohl's we picked up Teddi & headed to Jeanie & Richard's. oh & Mojo's! Mojo is so cute and Teddi is just super curious about him. He started to get on Mojo's nerves I think. We had dinner and sat around watching football. I was ready to watch the Cowboys lose, haha. A little after the game started, we made our long trip back home and watched most of the game there. Terrible. haha. Now, it's Monday and I'm ready for Thursday to come. & then Sunday. All I know is, weekends need to be longer!
During the week, I declared Saturday as a day to catch up on cleaning & organizing. That was somewhat done. I got to shred & file a bunch of papers. We hung out at home most of the day because I just wanted to chill (hello, a Saturday off!) and get stuff done. We were trying to go the new store, but I got ready too late, and by then, it was time to go to his co-workers' party. Before we left, I felt a headache coming, but I didn't want to take anything just yet. We stayed for a few hours, but after two hours, my headache was present and I was ready to go. Matti was getting tired and starting to act up too, so I was really ready to go. It was good to meet his co workers and it was fun seeing all the kids play. I just need to step out of my shell a little more next time..haha. We came home and I took some Tylenol. I folded up some laundry while we watched State of Play.
I love when we Fall Back! I woke up and layed in bed for a few extra minutes and I was happy to find that it was only 8ish and we had some time to enjoy the morning before getting ready for church. Jason & I attempted to make breakfast--which needs major work! haha. I told him I'd never made bacon before and he didn't believe me. I'm not much of a bacon eater, but it's growing on me ;) I fried up the first two pieces and knew that I was doing it wrong, haha. Then, the eggs. We're both particular with the way our eggs are cooked. I liked them fried with crispy edges. He likes the yolk runny & the while completely cooked. We have yet to master his eggs. & I just didn't want to deal with cooking them that morning so he was in charge. In the end, it was somewhat successful and was still yummy. Matti approved so that's what matters, haha. We got ready for church and we got there on time--we're getting good at that! haha. Matti fell asleep at mass so it was nice being able to give our full attention to Mass. After Mass, we checked out the stores in the classrooms. We saw Christa's posters and made me want to think of stuff to buy from her. We found really cute favors for Ashley's baby shower, but we walked out without spending money. We opted against going to the Fall Dinner...maybe next time. =/ We picked up some Chipotle and headed to the Jason's parents' house to eat. His parents came home and Matti was awake by then and Pop Pop wanted to take Matti to see some horses. So, we all went and yea...horses still scare me. Matti had a good time and so did Jason's dad trying to make one of the horses love him again. Apparently, they were BFFs but for some reason, that horse wasn't too happy with him that day. We left because it was getting chilly and we decided to get Matti some much needed Fall/Winter clothes. We headed to Kohl's and went with a mission to find good deals.We walked out with a BUNCH of clothes for Matti and spent a small amount. We even found some things to hang on our walls. Jen texted me while we were there telling us to come over that night and so after Kohl's we picked up Teddi & headed to Jeanie & Richard's. oh & Mojo's! Mojo is so cute and Teddi is just super curious about him. He started to get on Mojo's nerves I think. We had dinner and sat around watching football. I was ready to watch the Cowboys lose, haha. A little after the game started, we made our long trip back home and watched most of the game there. Terrible. haha. Now, it's Monday and I'm ready for Thursday to come. & then Sunday. All I know is, weekends need to be longer!
11.01.2010
Matti madness
I really do think about this blog a lot but I just haven't had much time. I like to sit and be able to write out a good amount. I have a little bit of time now while Matti is slowly eating a bowl of noodles while we watch Sesame Street together. In our month old apartment!
Yes, apartment. We changed our mind again and just felt that it was best that we move now rather than in a few months. I know I wrote about finances before, but in the weeks before moving, we calculated everything and saw that it was possible for us. So, we moved out! In a few days, it'll be a month :) We absolutely love it and are so happy with the decision. We all miss my family though, but we see them every week so it's good. Matti has his own room and I have my kitchen lol. We're slowly getting it together and slowly decorating.
Matti has adjusted pretty well. Since we moved, he took himself off his pacifier which is amazing! We struggled with that for a long time, and all it took was for us to move. So that's great, but he's having trouble sleeping in his own room/bed. The first night he slept great and out of exhaustion, we just let him sleep with us for the weeks following. For the past two weeks, we've been trying to get him to sleep in his bed/room. It's a hit and miss each night, and I know he will do it when he is ready. Last night, he slept there half of the night until he woke up and came into our room. Some nights (when we're not too sleepy), we'll move him back to his bed and he will stay there til morning, but last night was not one of those nights. I know we need to be consistent. We're working on it though. We also plan on decorating his room more so that he feels comfortable in it. Right now it's just his name and a Cars traffic light on his walls. We plan on hanging airplanes from the ceilings because he loves them. It's still a work in progress. One night we spent three to four hours trying to get him to sleep. It was a lot of back and forth from our room to his and a lot of crying on his part. Obviously, that method didn't work lol. The very last time I asked him what was wrong he told me he needed to go pee pee. For those that know Matti, know that he has avoided his potty for the past few months. He used to love it, but one day, he just hated it. SO...thinking it was one of his distractions, I sat him on his seat. He read his book like he always did and next thing you know he went! Two o'clock in the morning, dead tired, I was jumping up and down and cheering for him so hard. LOL. I was so excited, but sad to say, he hasn't gone in it again. I think he'll be ready soon though.
Anyway...moving on from Matti, haha. This past month really solidified what a friend and I constantly tell each other when we're having issues. Happiness is what we really should strive for in life. No matter what others may think, no matter what path you take to find that happiness. Not meaning to say that you should make decisions without thinking them through. Definitely think things through and if it's something that you can make happen, MAKE IT HAPPEN. Who cares what others may think? Only the people who truly care will still be by your side in the end. Everyone else, you don't need. No one else in this world has EVER been in your situation with the same circumstances so they can't say, "I've been there."
Yes, apartment. We changed our mind again and just felt that it was best that we move now rather than in a few months. I know I wrote about finances before, but in the weeks before moving, we calculated everything and saw that it was possible for us. So, we moved out! In a few days, it'll be a month :) We absolutely love it and are so happy with the decision. We all miss my family though, but we see them every week so it's good. Matti has his own room and I have my kitchen lol. We're slowly getting it together and slowly decorating.
Matti has adjusted pretty well. Since we moved, he took himself off his pacifier which is amazing! We struggled with that for a long time, and all it took was for us to move. So that's great, but he's having trouble sleeping in his own room/bed. The first night he slept great and out of exhaustion, we just let him sleep with us for the weeks following. For the past two weeks, we've been trying to get him to sleep in his bed/room. It's a hit and miss each night, and I know he will do it when he is ready. Last night, he slept there half of the night until he woke up and came into our room. Some nights (when we're not too sleepy), we'll move him back to his bed and he will stay there til morning, but last night was not one of those nights. I know we need to be consistent. We're working on it though. We also plan on decorating his room more so that he feels comfortable in it. Right now it's just his name and a Cars traffic light on his walls. We plan on hanging airplanes from the ceilings because he loves them. It's still a work in progress. One night we spent three to four hours trying to get him to sleep. It was a lot of back and forth from our room to his and a lot of crying on his part. Obviously, that method didn't work lol. The very last time I asked him what was wrong he told me he needed to go pee pee. For those that know Matti, know that he has avoided his potty for the past few months. He used to love it, but one day, he just hated it. SO...thinking it was one of his distractions, I sat him on his seat. He read his book like he always did and next thing you know he went! Two o'clock in the morning, dead tired, I was jumping up and down and cheering for him so hard. LOL. I was so excited, but sad to say, he hasn't gone in it again. I think he'll be ready soon though.
Anyway...moving on from Matti, haha. This past month really solidified what a friend and I constantly tell each other when we're having issues. Happiness is what we really should strive for in life. No matter what others may think, no matter what path you take to find that happiness. Not meaning to say that you should make decisions without thinking them through. Definitely think things through and if it's something that you can make happen, MAKE IT HAPPEN. Who cares what others may think? Only the people who truly care will still be by your side in the end. Everyone else, you don't need. No one else in this world has EVER been in your situation with the same circumstances so they can't say, "I've been there."
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