In the last month or two we have started doing two things that I hope will become a lifelong family tradition. First, we have made a point of going to bed earlier. This was impossible last year when I was still commuting from Santa Fe and didn't get home two nights a week until after 11 p.m. It has been wonderful to hit the sack at 10 or earlier and especially with pregnant-fatigue it's made a huge difference. I have no doubt that Heidi's arrival will upheave our bedtime for awhile, so I'm enjoying this while we have it!
Second, we have been spending at least 20 minutes each night reading aloud before turning out the lights. We just finished Till We Have Faces and have just begun Adam Bede. Husband usually reads and I have come to look forward to this time all day. It has an added benefit too, of giving Heidi lots of "Daddy voice" time since I read that she is learning our voices in utero.
Other than family worship I can't imagine a better and more pleasant way for a family to spend those last minutes before saying good night. I think it was the cure for my insomnia too, which has since disappeared. Thanks to those of you who prayed.
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God bless my daughter as she nurtures and protects and promotes baby Heidi Anne's development.
God bless my son-in-law as he nutures and protects and leads the mother of my granddaughter.
All three of you are so incredibly beautiful, and amazing.
Our cup runneth over.
Mr J - we saw a movie last night that embodied free running! The latest James Bond movie - Casino Royale! I couldn't help but laugh and think of you while watching!
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