sleep deprivation, bananas wearing pajamas, and baby food

First of all, I am back to not being able to post pictures. I swear, computers are a pain in my ass. A necessary one, but still a pain.

Now, on to our lives. Vanessa has not once slept through the night since she was born. That is 23 weeks, 5 1/2 months, of interupted sleep for yours truly. I usually don't mind all that much. I kind of like that alone time we have at night since we very rarely have any during the day. But, it is getting just a bit old. I am tired. Really, really, really tired. I am just drained. I know in my mind that I need to do things, like clean, but getting my body to corroporate is another matter completely. I fanatasize about sleeping until I am ready to get up, not just until I hear little girl voices calling for me. Not that I don't love those little girl voices dearly and would be crushed if I didn't hear them. I just need a little sleep. Please!!!!

Natalie is doing well. She is liking school and dance class. She brings home the cutest craft projects from school. She painted a paper pumpkin the other day and is beyond excited to hang it up with our halloween decorations. Speaking of halloween, Natalie is going as a fairy. Her costume is beautiful. Her Grandma and Aunt Lesley found it at a little shop on Douglas. It is going to be so much fun dressing her up pretty. Vanessa is going to be a little butterfly. Too cute! Anyway, Natalie has found a new obsession. We got her a couple "Bananas in Pajamas" videos at a garage sale a while ago. She is seriously going to wear them out. She LOVES them. I had never heard of them before, but as the title suggests, they are bananas wearing pajamas. I think it's wierd, but how can you argue with the true bond of a three year old and giant pieces of fruit in clothing?

We have officially started feeding baby food to Vanessa and she loves it. She screams at me between bites because I am not fast enough for her. So far we have given her sweet potatoes, green beans, peaches, and applesauce. She has loved everything and is great at the whole eating business. I remember having to ease Natalie into using a spoon and the new tastes. Vanessa didn't need any easing. She was a pro from the start! Hopefully she won't be as picky as Natalie when she grows up!

Other than that we have been busy, but have had a lot of fun. Hopefully I will get my computer problems staightened out and will be able to post some pics of the family reunion this weekend. I have some really cute ones! Now, on to rest a little bit!