Phone call

We finally bit the bullet and bought cell phones. We are not cell phone people, as we dislike the idea of being tied to a phone. We had one years ago, but quickly got rid of it. However, since Luis is working in the field now instead of in the warehouse like his old job, we've come to the conclusion that he needs something. I can't reach him if there's an emergency, he can't call me if he has to work late, etc. Not being people to be tied to a contract, and since the phone is only for quick calls, we just got a Tracfone. They were running a web special of a phone plus 200 minutes for $50, so we bought that for him and one for me too. Luis worries about me and the kids driving to Madison, especially in the winter, without having the ability to call for help if something would happen. Bleh, I'm not thrilled about having one of these things, but I can see how it is useful.

Vincent has been driving me crazy at night. For the last three nights, he's been nursing for hours on end again. I've lost the ability to sleep though the extra-long nursing sessions (happened with the girls too around 18 months). I took him back to the chiro today, so hopefully that will help with his sleeping. I also realized that he hasn't been eating many solids in the last week, so I made it a point to offer him more today. I can't believe how much he ate! He had been napping earlier lately, as he's been waking up earlier with it getting light sooner, and so he hadn't been eating lunch with us. He's been nursing like a pig for a few days now, and even with eating more solids he still marathon nursed today. Growth spurt, eh?

We have been loving the spring weather here. The girls are spending a couple of hours outside each day already, and it's only been in the 50's and 60's. We got out their outside toys yesterday, and all three were thrilled. Vincent was so funny. He stood around in awe as we brought the toys out of the hay mow, just looking at each one for the longest time. They have been playing so hard that Isabella has even taken a nap a few times. I love the transition seasons - fall and spring. Our crocus are popping up and the snow drops have been blooming for a while now. The daffodils, lilies, blue bells, peonies and other spring flowers are peeking up through the soil, and the rhubarb is starting to push through too. I can taste the rhubarb dream bars already!