McLernon Family Blog

Rosaleen doesn't usually take a nap on the weekends.  However, a lot of the time I  have her do quiet time in her room for an hour and a half.  This consists of her playing by herself quietly in her room.  She is allowed out of bed and generally pulls out all her toys and makes a huge mess. However, a couple of Saturday's ago everyone in this house was exhausted and horribly grumpy.  Mommy decided it was mandatory nap time for everyone.  Obviously I thought it was a good idea and honestly the boys were asleep before I could even tell them they had to take a nap. The only person not sold on the idea was Rosaleen.  She really wasn't having it.  She did not like the idea of a NAP, however, she was so tired I knew the day would not go well if she only had quiet time.  She needed a nap (so did I). The predicable crying began and eventually ended, but Rosa was awake.  She laid in her bed  and every so often would call me until she woke me...

A few days ago I was trying to finish up dinner.  Rosaleen was playing and Finnley was in his swing fussing and bored. Me: "Rosaleen, go talk to your brother while mommy finishes making dinner." (Finnley in his swing fussing) Rosaleen: "Ok" Soon it is very quiet.  Mommy goes to check and this is what I find:   Well, everyone was happy.   No super major news here.  Summer is basically over and I go back to work in just about 2 weeks.  Finnley seems to have relapsed to no bottle...................... Rosaleen is doing great.  Fun as can be, although we are working on her whining.  As in we are working at decreasing how much of it she does.   We had a super fun BBQ at Doug and Annie's.  Of course Lucas was there.  I think I can snag some pictures off face book of that outing.  The kids had a great time.    Finnley is getting so strong.  He is also a little spontaneous.  Sometimes when...