Miraculous Night

I can't believe it! The princess slept through the night! She woke three times but each time was pacified with her soother. No night feeding! She got up between 7 and 7:30 this morning, ate, played and went back to be around 8:30 until 11! Shawn took Taylor to Costco this morning and so I was able to get some much needed sleep. While Avi slept the night, I stayed up to read a book until 5am. I was exhausted to begin with: from the trip and from the small bug I have. Why I do this to myself, I don't know.

Mom mentioned this evening that I've been remiss in sharing a few details in my blog. One of them being that Taylor now says prayers. It first happened two or three weeks ago. We bowed our heads for prayer but before I could start one, Taylor was right in there saying, "Heavenly Father, Christ, amen!" Sometimes I'm able to coax him into actually blessing the food.

A few more tidbits from the recent trip to Idaho:

Keith, Wendy's son, made his specialty Sunday night: barbequed salmon. I had the dubious honor of placing the serving tray on the table where Taylor was already seated.

Me: Look Taylor, we're eating Nemo for supper! (Am I mean or what?)
Taylor: No! No eating Nemo!

Yes, Taylor ate "Nemo."

On another occasion, I was feeding Avi a mixture of rice cereal and pureed peaches when Taylor happened by.

Me: Do you want to try some, Taylor?
Taylor peers warily into the bowl.
Me: It's peaches and cereal. You love peaches.
Taylor hesitantly opens his mouth.

I put a dab of the concoction in his mouth and he gagged and started whining. Wendy promptly got him a drink of water to ease his poor tastebuds.

Tonight is the first time in awhile that Taylor has stayed in bed after being put to bed. I think I have his busy morning to thank for that even though he had a nap. Thanks Daddy and Grandpa!

I made a darn good chili for supper and it took all of 15 minutes. Thanks Jean Paré!