I am Going Crazy

So what do you do when your 8 month old decides that he doesn't want to nap in his crib anymore (or at all, for that matter) and will do the "I'm really pissed off" cry for over an hour (I refuse to get him out of the crib until an hour--i.e. I do not want him to learn that him crying means getting out of stuff he doesn't want to do). Please do not tell me that because he is sleeping 12 hours at night he "might not need a nap" because for the rest of the afternoon and evening, he is yawning, rubbing his eyes, and cranky. He is not cranky when he gets a nap in...and can still fall asleep easily at 7. This has been going on since Thursday and quite frankly, I'm fed up with him and his no-nap status. Momma needs a break,Baby Bug.

Any suggestions from tired moms?

(Edited: Phew. Minute 34...the crying has ceased for today. He's finally asleep. Good grief.

PS- photo taken from Rocks in my Dryer)

Free Things in Lincoln

I love me some free anything. Last week at my church's moms' group, someone was telling me about Lincoln Safari. I hadn't heard anything about it, but because I'm not teaching with CLC anymore, I am not up to date on free things or 'things to do' around town. However, being as Lukka will be walking within the next few months, coupled with better weather, I knew we'd be outside a lot this spring/summer/fall, so I decided I'd listen up. All ya hafta' do is sign up on the website linked above and then go to one of the 'pickup locations' to collect your items (tote bag, pencil, crayons, map, collection book, and drawing cards) and start your adventure. Anyone can sign up, you can do all of these activities in a week or the whole year--no matter. There is also a "Calendar of Events" around town all summer (usually held at local libraries) where you can use your 'drawing cards' to win BIG free things like: this, this, and this...not bad! Stefan and I love to be outside and take our dogs on walks during the spring and summer, and this is now something we can do with Lukka, too. Each spot on the map has a post with a different 'rubbing' that you're to copy into your collection book--I am really looking forward to this...or maybe I'm just really looking forward to spring. Nonetheless....FREE STUFF!

Love Thursday

Happy Valentines Day from Baby and Masts. Check out Val's perfect photo blog, Love Thursday at Shutter Sisters.

Gnome

This is something I made at Paint Yourself Silly over 2 years ago. It is just a cute little gnome reminisicent of David (does anyone get that reference?) Stefan thinks it's a bit creepy, but I think I rather like him in Lukka's room. I've often had the idea to copy Amelie Poulain in her 'gnome hiding' game, but I lack a Polaroid, and think that would be better aesthetic-wise. I did ask S for one for my birthday (in a few weeks) so we'll see. As for now, he is just sitting quietly in Lukka's room, pondering life from mid-shelf.

Lukka Stands By Himself!

This is the first time Lukka has pulled himself up using his own muscles (albeit puny). He used Stefan's trumpet case (which just sold on Ebay today!) and I thought I would take a quick picture before he fell. He just learned to crawl less than 2 weeks ago...and now standing? By himself? He is only 7 1/2 months old! I'll let you know when he starts walking!

Lukka's Photo Shoot