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Shhhh...did you hear something? NO?! Really?!

As a parent of 4 girls, I have learned to appreciate the small things in life.  Really, some the of the smallest things end up being the biggest.

Last night, for the first time ever, Little Miss slept through the night.
  It took almost 8 months, but she did it!  And, to add to the victory, B and JK didn't wake up with any monsters or need for anything either.  The Lord certainly shone peace on this house last night.


I am sooooo excited!!  I know, it's not that big of a deal.  But IT IS!!!


Comments

Cassie said…
That IS a big deal! I definitely know how that is. Congrats on the good sleep.
8/27/2008 9:09 AM
Elizabeth said…
Whohoo! That is a big deal!
8/27/2008 9:57 AM
Ashley said…
Congratulations on a good night sleep! No kids yet for us but our puppy makes sure we don't sleep through the night!
8/27/2008 10:24 AM
Adelaine said…
Oh but that is a big deal!!! The question is whether YOU slept through the night or were you up checking on the kids because "something must be wrong if they are waking up!!" (I'm guilty of that....when that happens I'm sure that the baby has a fever)

I have a wooden sign in my living room with the saying on the first picture :) Love the baby pic too - precious...
8/27/2008 11:35 AM
Kos and Kerry said…
I added you to my blog roll! Katy
8/27/2008 1:03 PM
Carrie said…
YAAAAAAY!! And what an angel in that pic! That is one sweet baby!
8/27/2008 1:14 PM
Aubrey said…
Oh that is SO a big deal. Here's to many more sleepFUL nights!
8/27/2008 1:22 PM
Penelope said…
Wahoo! Congratulations, that's great!
8/27/2008 1:44 PM
Kos and Kerry said…
Thank you for your comment. I love your blog so much. I love mom's who want to shout from the mountains how much they love their children. I too have a great neice that is my foster child through the courts. She is 16. My family is a "his,mine,ours and somebody elses" family. We have 8 total, 4 under my roof! We love all of them very much. I cant wait to get to know you and your experiences of motherhood!!!!
Kate
8/27/2008 2:27 PM
Kacey said…
Oh this is a VERY. BIG. DEAL. Being a Mommy to 11 month old twins who have JUST NOW started to sleep through the night...oh how lucky you are! Glad you had a peaceful night!
8/27/2008 2:47 PM
Jan Ross said…
Oh, yeah, it is a big deal. You need to rest so you can deal with all those younguns!!!
8/27/2008 3:00 PM
Karen said…
That is a huge deal. The 1st One didn't sleep through the night till she wad four!! I thought I was going to die. Congratulations to you all. May you have many, many more nights like this one.
8/27/2008 6:31 PM
Wep said…
OMG Congratulations :) :) :)
8/27/2008 7:47 PM
Kos and Kerry said…
congrads! I love your site. thank you for your comment about Kos and Kerry! My son is 5 and just GOT OUT our our bed!!!! so you did good with 8 months! i love your pictures, did you take them yourself? kate
8/28/2008 12:38 AM
Lindsay said…
Thanks for visiting me! I am enjoying getting to "know" you on your wonderful blog. Your kids are adorable...and kuddos on a FULL nights sleep - that IS an accomplishment!!
8/28/2008 12:54 AM
WheresMyAngels said…
That is HUGE, my first two didn't master that til age two.
8/28/2008 1:05 AM
Jen said…
you should be happy, that is a really awesome feat.
8/29/2008 11:20 AM
Anonymous said…
Congrats! Hope you're enjoying your sleep.

I have twins, 12 and a singleton, 9. One of the twins is STILL waking up during the night. He will bring his pillow & blanket and just lay down on the floor next to my side of the bed. (sssshhhh, don't tell! he'd kill me if he knew I told you any of this) But as a Mom you know when your kids are moving around especially when they come into your room. Here's the funny thing depending on what time of night Twin A comes in Twin B will come looking for Twin A. So there very well could be TWO sleeping on my floor!
:)
8/29/2008 2:57 PM
Michelle said…
oh how nice!! Lucas isn't sleeping through the night (he's 6 months) but Kayla slept through the night at just a couple months old, so I'm not used to this! He's slept through a handful of times, but not consistent at all! I'm looking forward to when it is! :)
8/30/2008 10:36 PM
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