Cream Colored Ponies

Every day, for naps and bedtime, I sing Lucy to sleep with the song, "My Favorite Things." There is one line I can never remember, so I hum, "hmm, hmm, hmm, hmmm, hmmm, and crisp apple strudel." I always think, I really should look up the lyrics and figure this out, but then I get busy, or tired, and forget.

A week ago today, we celebrated Lucy's 6 month birthday with a girls' only cold. Michael was lucky enough to escape healthy, so he was able to take care of us.

It's been a trying 6 months for me. I keep reminding myself that Clara didn't really get into a good routine until after 6 months, after she could sit up and roll over. There is something about this magical age that makes it all come together.


So, now that we're over the cold, past the 6 month shots, we're ready to get into a rhythm. Lucy actually slept well last night, even sleeping until 7 am (she is normally up at 4:30ish), and she napped well for me today. She no longer screams in the car, in fact, we're having a great time enjoying the last of this great weather. We're shopped, made trips to the library, and get out in the stroller for a walk, or trip to the park every day. We're having a wonderful time.

Oh, and I finally looked up the lyrics the other day... yes, things are finally coming together for us.