We made it past the 6 week mark.  That is apparently a common milestone.  I think things have gotten better, as I'm not complaining about not getting enough sleep, and for the most part, we're having less fussiness-for-no-reason.  We can attribute most crying to being hungry, having a wet diaper, being too tired, or being just plain bored.   Many of the issues can be solved with the breast or the bouncy ball.  So, I guess it's pretty simple afterall. 

This week we had a visit from Miguel's parents and we all had a great time listening to new instruments and enjoying new meals like empanadas and chili rellenos. We visited the Museum of Radio and Electricity, Julioi taught Miguel a few tricks with the guitar, and everyone but Heather (enter crying sound here) went for a hike at Lake Padden.  On the final night, a celebratory cigar was smoked in celebration of their first granddaughter.

Linnea is starting to keep a fairly regular night schedule with 2 hours sleeping, 30 minutes nursing, which is bearable for me.  I'm even able to sleep during the nursing bit, which has greatly improved my overall sleeptime.  When I wake up, however, I usually have no idea what's going on or for how long it has been happening.  If Linnea is finished eating, I just close up the bar, slide her and her blanket up to the headboard, and return to a restful slumber as she sucks away on the pacifier.  We're finding that many times, she's just happy lying on her back and looking around at the various shapes of light in the room while sucking on her new pacifier friend.  

We think she's very cute.  We've decided to keep her.  Sorry Grandma :)

Grandma Diane and Grandpa Julio Visit In October from Heather Alvis on Vimeo.