11/2/04-Sleeping habits...

We have a short entry today. Nothing earthshattering or deep to talk about. It’s still cold outside, but no new snow. The sidewalks were a little treacherous as all the melted snow from yesterday turned to ice. Apparently, salt is not something used in Karaganda.

The kids are fine. Grace was fiesty today. She has been taking up to three naps each day and always goes down right after lunch. Seldom does she stay up for more than a 3 hour stretch. Well, she really fought her nap today. We would put her down and she would wail. I went in with both of them in the afternoon and laid on a blanket on the floor. Jack just watched me and dozed off. Grace stood right up and screamed. Eventually, Gma had the touch and was able to get her to sleep around 3:45. She slept until dinner. It didn’t hurt bed-time too much. We just put them both down at 7 and they went right to sleep. We think she may be getting a little stronger and emotional settled, so she doesn’t need as much sleep as before. We will see how she settles in. I have definitely seen her more at ease. Jack has always been at ease. Right now, Gma thinks he is piling on the pounds. He does seem to be heavier. Grace is still tiny, but she is eating plenty – more and more each day.