brisk day

Dear Khoa & MaiAn,

Today was a beautiful yet cold day. We started with going to the park across from our complex where Big Brother observed the firemen do a training. You were quite excited to see the men in action. There were a few of you watching so I am sure the firemen enjoyed the crowd. You loved pointing out to Mommy the water hose, the ladder, the big trucks, the men in uniform...  Afterward, we played in the park on the slide, swing, dolphin, climbing, and one minor incident of near falling to the ground. You were super about sharing playground and waiting for your turn. You got interested in one of the toys that one of your friend brought along from his home, but you were very good about knowing that it is not yours and you asked Mommy for permission to touch it. You keep saying that the toy is similar to the one you have at home (even though you don't have anything like it). Mommy was very proud of how well behaved you were.  Afterward, we played on the stair and the gate (your constant source of fascination), then Daddy joined us for some more fun in the park. You were such a gleeful camper running around in the fresh morning air that it is hard not to love you any less.  Daddy put you to sleep at 12:30, yet you didn't fall asleep until 2pm. We are so clueless as to how to help you sleep earlier, rather than fighting sleep. Tonight, you are fighting sleep again, even though you only slept for 2 hours in the afternoon. Mommy is praying everyday so that you will become a better sleep to help you in the long run.

Little Sister slept for a whopping 14:40 hours last night, which was great (even though Mommy still woke up a lot just to make sure you are okay). You didn't even nurse much at all, just a few waking up episodes but fell right back to sleep. If it was your usual self, you would nurse at least 2 full sessions during the night, but last night you didn't want anything to do with the breast.  You didn't nurse much today either so I am not sure what's going on. Daddy has been giving the bottle to help you adjust while Mommy is at work, but you don't want anything to do with it either. You would always cry while Daddy put the bottle into your mouth. Mommy has to go to work the next four days, what's going to happen? Mommy is praying that you will take the bottle so that you don't starve yourself. Today, you slept in the Moby for about 2 hours, and then woke up when Mommy got to church, but then fell asleep again when Mommy was walking back. In the afternoon, you had a few catnaps of 20 minutes and then maybe half an hour. Mommy gave you a quick bath and then you were asleep for the night by 6pm. Mommy is hoping you won't go on a strike tonight - must tank you up so that you will survive tomorrow. You don't have any schedule and the next few days will be very tough again - I hope you will get adjusted to napping alone and give in the bottles. I know those are big steps, but am hoping that you will make them very soon. I am trying to not feel the stress, but it is so hard to not be worried about you.

Praying that God, Mary, and the angels always hold my two precious prince and princess will be in their hands and that you will sleep & eat well. Good night my Loves.