bee beeeeee belittled.

my dad is back from dubai.

day one of parkers new routine. a sort of success.

this is what it is supposed to be and [what really happened].

7:00 - wake up and eat [7:15]
7:30 - play
9:00 - nap [only slept until 10:00]
11:00 - eat [10:30]
11:30 - play
1:00 - nap [napped on an off between 11:00-1:00]
3:00 - eat [2:00]
3:30 - play
5:00 - cat nap [no nap!]
7:00 - eat
7:30 - bath
8:00 - bedtime. [cried and cried. finally asleep at 9:00]

so my routine was certainly not without flaw. but it was my first day. its actually quite difficult to make a 6 month old eat when you want her to and sleep when you want her to. she doesnt eat enough at each feeding so i have to feed her more often. i really am tired of doing that.

my main goals for this whole process are to:
1. put her to bed without a bottle
2. have four feedings a day instead of all day
3. make nap times more consistent
4. sleep through the night

when i finally get her on a good routine, then i will tackle the crib. its not going to be easy. she has been taught that the place she sleeps is right next to me. i started this habit in the hospital. she cried and cried when she was in the baby thing in the hospital so i put her in bed with me and its been the same ever since.

im not a big fan of 'letting them cry it out'. i know for some people this is a fine tactic but i feel as though a cry is for a reason and it shouldnt be ignored. i dont want her to cry and cry and then throw up on herself after getting so upset.

i am proud to say that parker is a very happy baby and she is happy to be held by anyone, unless she is really tired.

my refund check came in today and i got parker a play thing.

i also bought myself a digital camera finally.

soon ill be documenting everything.