last night, i got 4 blissful hours of sleep...in a row! from 11pm until 3 am, jack slept like a rock. usually he wakes up every 2.5 hours and eats as though i haven't fed him and he snorts like a little piggy. the last couple nights, every 1.5 hours and then up at 4am, 5am, 6am and 7am (to eat 15 minutes each time). finally i decide to just get out of bed at 7 because i know sleeping is not in the cards.
last night was magical...not just the sleeping part, but when he woke up at 3am, i fed him and then changed his diaper. at 3:30am jack and i had one of those moments i will remember forever. he was happy, awake (of course) and just stared at me. we talked (yes we) and he responded with smiles and the best noises. after a few minutes of me overjoyed, i knew i needed to get the camera and take a little video. i am so glad i did. shortly after i started, his stomach caught up with the rest of him (another 15 minutes of eating). growth spurt? i think so...
i can't believe how much i love him. i can't enjoy him enough, kiss his cheeks enough, squeeze his little thighs enough (he is now a little over 10 pounds), stare into his eyes enough, or smell him enough. i thank heavenly father everyday for him.
-ash
