Book signing

Saturday was such an exciting day with Graham's book signing at Border's book store. It meant so much to us, seeing all of the family, friends and neighbors that made the drive to Borders to come and support Graham. Our family kind of took over the store and visited with all those that came by. Graham was seated at a table near the front of the store and was busy signing all of his books. A handful of shoppers in the store picked up his book too! Hopefully they'll recommend the book to friends also. Graham sold all but 5 books (and there were a lot there)! The store asked him to sign those remaining 5 so that they can sell autographed copies. It was so neat to see Graham in what I'm sure is the first of many book signings throughout his career as a published author!

Grandad and Kaki were able to make it down for the book signing too! Afterwards we celebrated Kaki's birthday with a delicious dinner at a local italian restaurant called Rosa Mia. It was fabulous! Kaki and I enjoyed their homemade Sangria which was such a treat (Nolan got to enjoy that at the next feeding too ;) And their tomato basil soup and portabello mushroom ravioli were amazing! Then we came home for cake and presents--so fun!

But my sleep deprivation got the best of me and I was in bed by 8 that night! Things haven't gotten any better in the area of sleeping with Nolan. He wakes up everynight at least 2 times, usually around 1am and 4am. And the nighttime leaks with the cloth diapers are still a huge issue. I've been trying everything to try and fix this issue and think there must be something wrong with the diapers I have because they should last more than two hours! In fact my friend that cloth diapers with these same kind has a 10 month old who sleeps 12 hours and has never had one leak--ever! I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong and it is keeping me up at night--literally! The other big problem that we are having is that Nicholas is joining in the lack of sleep issues as he is now waking up around 5:30 am almost everyday! He wakes up and runs and turns on his light, slams his door and turns on the hall light and waits for us to come get him. He'll slam his door every so often so that we know that he is awake. I'm usually nursing Nolan at the time or have just gotten back into bed from nursing him. So basically, mornings pretty much stink around our house. Baxter added in the fun this morning by puking at 6 am! Don't you just wish you could come stay at the Garrison house! And to top it all off, Nolan now has the cold that Graham and Nicholas are still trying to get rid of. There is nothing more heartbreaking than listening to my tiny 2 month old coughing like a seal!

But after all that complaining, I do want to say that I know these issues are so minor and will pass soon. I am so thankful that these are my biggest problems right now and that with all these sleepless nights and babies with colds, I am so blessed to be able to be home with the boys and not have to go to a job all day. I am so thankful that I can stay home and focus on being their mom and trying to get them healthy again. I sure do love these boys of mine ;)