Five Weeks Old

Another week has passed - I can see the changes in baby Zane (he now has eyebrows!!) and yet the rest is a blur - it is so hard to believe that Zane has been with us over a month! He is a wonderful baby - he has his moments, melt downs, etc but overall is just a joy. Thankfully, he generally sleeps well and usually in 3 - 3 1/2 hour segments at night (who knew I would cheer for three hours of sleep??!!)




We have dealt some with what people have referred to has 'twilight hour' or 'witching hour' - some have theorized that it is the culmination of daily routine and over stimulation. In the evenings Zane will just cry and be irritable and nearly inconsolable - he's not hungry, not wet/dirty - no explanation that we can figure out though Mark has some wonderful techniques that Zane responds really well to.


I have enjoyed tremedously the wonderful birthday gifts from Mark and from Grammy, Poppa, and Rusty, Lorie and the kiddos. After much protest and saying that 'I don't think I would use it' Mark got me a Roomba - and I LOVE IT!! (yes, you all were right). It is so great to just have that thing motor around the kitchen and clean the floors, even right up next to the cabinets. We also have let it zoom around the living room with awesome results. It works best to have a good thourough vacuum and then run this little guy daily or every other day for the little messes.

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I also was blessed with a single cup coffee maker - a Keurig - which has been FANTASTIC! I had my first cup of coffee since Zane was born on November 4th. I love this thing - there are all sorts of different coffee flavors, including a divine Pumpkin Spice flavor, delicious teas, even hot chocolate. Also, it easily heats water to make tea with conventional tea bags which is great since I have been drinking this herbal mother's milk tea. Oh, and did I mention it looks fantastic on the countertop??!!