Easter

We had a great Easter weekend! I have to admit though I was surprised at how commercialized even this simple holiday has become! When we were talking to the kids about what Easter REALLY is, and how we should remember Jesus Christ, Ammon said, "thats not really what it's about is it mommy?" So we took some time to tell them and try to help them understand that the Easter Bunny is only a part of what it is about and that we need to remember what Jesus has done for us and remember that we love him. They seemed to really understand and it was neat to see them listen so intently!

On Wednesday we had play group and had an Easter egg hunt and decorated cupcakes. The kids had fun and loved eating their cupcakes. Then on Friday, Andrew didn't have to work, and the weather was so nice, so we went to Cache Valley and the baby animal days at the American West Heritage Center. They had lots of baby animals to pet and hold and other animals to see as well as a few other activities. Although my kids were too afraid to touch any of the animals, they had a blast and loved seeing all the animals. Then on Sunday, we had church, and then a wonderful dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Harts. The kids got some goodies and had an Easter egg hunt. We had so much time being together as a family!











Ammon loved seeing the animals, but gave himself plenty of distance.




Andrew made them sit in the outhouse for a picture!

Sleep!

A few weeks ago while on Facebook, I noticed that Jamie, a friend of mine, had said something about sleep training had changed her life. It intrigued me to ask about it and when I did she said she would email me the book and that it would be worth it! The book is called The Sleep Sense Program, and is written by Dana Obleman. I went into the program very skeptical, thinking that maybe I would get a few good idea and maybe it would help a little. By the third night of completely implementing the steps, Dylan slept all the way through the night! I am talking 8:30 to 7:00 in the morning. It was awesome!!! And as a result, we all get more sleep and I have adjusted our nightly routine so my kids are back to our strict bedtime and bedtime goes a lot smoother.

Not only are we all sleeping better, but in reading the book, I learned how important it really is for our kids to be getting the full night sleep to function and how when they don't sleep, it can affect all aspects of their lives. I recommend this book to EVERYONE because it works, and it is easy!!!