How it all began

Ralph and I have been together since the summer of 2008 but it all began in 1992. Ralph's sister, Colleen and I have been best friends since 6th grade and we grew up at each other's houses throughout the years. Ralph was always around but being the younger brother was forbidden to be around us (not that he wanted to make up dances with us). We said hi during high school and when I needed a jersey to wear to school on Fridays, Ralph was nice enough to let me wear his. He visited Kent State while I was there once to look at the football team and campus but decided against attending. He joined the Marine Corps and we spoke through emails every now and then just to see how the other was doing. Life went on and our paths finally crossed again in 2008 when Colleen invited me to their families yearly 4th of July party. Ralph was home on leave from Iraq and I just moved back to Cincinnati. This time when we saw each other things seemed a little different and the rest is history. In December 2011 we were engaged, July 2012 we were married, April 2013 we bought our first house and March 2014 we had our first child, Braxten! Each year has been more blessed than the last and we are so excited to see where our future takes us!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Tough Day...

So today we decided to do some nap training. Braxten only naps for about 30-45 minutes when, per Baby Wise, he should be sleeping 1.5-2 hours!!! No wonder why I feel like I get nothing done :) After reassurance from Sara Eckel, I put him in his crib and let him cry (he was crying in my arms for 45 minutes before putting him down so he may as well cry away from my ear). He didn't love it but he slept on and off until the next time to nurse. We went through the normal routine of eat and wake, then it was time to nap again. This time he fell asleep in my arms as I rocked him and went down for his nap. He cried for 5 minutes but has now been sleeping for 45 without a wimper!!! I pray it's this easy to train him but I doubt it. Thank you Aunt Sarah for the advice and support!!!
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