Thank goodness

Before the sun had risen today the garbage truck woke Cohen. He has a love hate relationship with garbage trucks; part fascination, part fear. And this morning, snuggled into my warm bed, begrudging the early start, I was hating them a little too.

I have been feeling the effects of an accumulated lack of sleep lately. I know I'm not alone in this. It comes with the mothering territory. Those three feeds a night seemed manageable at first. But the irritability that eventually accompanies interrupted sleep? It is not at all helpful when trying to appreciate the noise and questions that accompany a three and a half year old boy. A toddler is a wonderful gauge of one's patience...

Thank goodness for knitting. The quite moments, repetitive actions and introspection. Thank goodness for toddler naps, Lego and time in the garden. Thank goodness for toddler songs ("I'm songing" as Cohen says), toddler dancing and a vivid imagination. Thank goodness for grey, cold days without plans. Thank goodness for the little thrill that a finished project brings.

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Raglan Sweater for Emerson (to grow in to.)

Yarn: Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply

Pattern: Gifted vintage pattern, Fontana 1280 Raglan Jumper

Buttons: Thrifted card of Vogue buttons 

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Recently Cohen lost his ability to fall asleep easily. As he draws closer two years in age it has just vanished. I'm afraid we may have taken it a little for granted. And if so, I'm so sorry, please come back. In it's place we are left with a cranky toddler who will throw himself on the floor, kicking and screaming, at the mere suggestion of 'bed time'.

In an effort to regain some of the lost simplicity of nap time and bed time, we have been standing back as Cohen attempts to change his routines, and trying to roll with the flow. We are providing the time and space for him to burn off some of his energy, spending more time in the yard and increasing our number of walks to the park. And hopefully in time it will help, and he won't be falling asleep only in his high chair.

Any other suggestions?