The Haircut!

From the title and the fact that almost all of our posts are about Olivia you are probably thinking this is about Olivia getting her haircut. Well it is actually about Andy! Over a year ago we went out and purchased supplies so I could cut Andy’s hair. I have never been trained professionally to do this, but I was shown once by a friend and thought I could give it a shot. After purchasing these supplies about $120 worth, I did give Andy his next probably about 5 haircuts. They were always just ok, would take about 1 hour, and we were argue a bit before they were completed. Once I became pregnant my hormones were a little too wild and our communication broke down to a point where Andy left in the middle of the haircut to go and have someone finish the job. I was very frustrated but went along to get a couple more pointers from the professional. Since that haircut I have been too scared to try again. Well last night I jumped back on the saddle to try again. With the tip from the professional I gave Andy one of the best haircuts I think he has ever had, well at least that is my opinion:). It also only took about 30 mins and we didn’t even argue during it. Andy hasn’t commented too much on it, so I guess the real test will be if he lets me do it again next month when he needs one. On a side note I would like to give Olivia a little haircut to trim things up, but Andy thinks it is not time yet for that.

Olivia Sleeps!

So our normal routine of putting Olivia to sleep takes about 1.5 hours. Pretty crazy huh? It consisted of nursing, Olivia falling to sleep, attempting to put her down while she is still asleep, she would sleep for 30 minutes and then wake up to start the whole thing over again. It was quite long and hard on us all. So when my mom came to visit we decided after a long debate that we would work on the sleep training. This involves doing a short bedtime routine and then putting her in bed while she is still awake. The first night we did this she cried for 2 hours. And when I say cried it should really be cried at the top of her lungs. I had to go outside so that I couldn’t hear it as well. The second night it was only 1 hour, which was soooo much better. It improved from there on out and now she only cries for maybe 5 mins tops if at all. It is so amazing to have our evenings back. Now it take us only 30 minutes to do our routine and then she is out!

Granny and Olivia at the pool

While my mom was here Olivia also rolled over for the first time, began sucking her thumb, started eating rice cereal and had her first swim at a public pool!