No, this is not in regards to the birth of our third child. I wish I could say that it was. Too bad we are all sleep deprived before the big bang actually begins! It is 11pm and I am of course sitting here writing a post on our blog listening to Dylan scream his head off. At this moment I am wishing he was 8 months old again- knowing that he really COULD cry himself to sleep. However, now that he is almost 4, it doesn't work that way. Crying actually does the opposite, it gets him all worked up and hysterical. He has already lost so many privileges for tomorrow that I already dread waking up. He is just going to cry all day about the choices HE MADE! It is so hard to discipline!!!! I really do hate it. But will he ever learn? I keep telling him he can just turn on his light and play or read to his hearts content- but my little Dylan can only spends 2% of his day alone in the quiet.
So this all stems from a few things- one of which you all know is all due to the fact that he needs very little sleep. And, yesterday we took a trip down to the Columbus Temple. We are the furthest we have ever been from a temple so it has been an adjustment. It takes us close to three hours from our door the the temple doors. So the whole kids things is pretty tricky too, let alone the long drive. Luckily, we have some very generous friends from Boston that live right near the temple and volunteered their day to help us out. However, we woke up at 4 am (well I did) to get to the 9 0'clock session. So you can only imagine how this might have thrown off our normal routine. We are still paying for it as you can see. So I knew Dylan needed a nap today (his behavior a lone was a flashing light). Either I let him sleep too long, or he is still recovering?!?!?! My question is when do I get to recover? I have to get caught up before I am behind again. Or maybe I might as well embrace it all and get a little practice in.
A second, unrelated note- We had a name picked out for this little guy. However, Connor let me know a week or so ago that he was no longer "feel'in it." So here is yet another, fun contest for all of you: A special prize (knowing that you helped us out a whole lot and you get to take all the credit) will be awarded to the one who can help us find the perfect name! There are a few guidelines it has to keep:
1. It has to be uncommon enough for me to enjoy and appreciate
2. Yet traditional enough for Connnor to even think it is a name
3. Not too long to go with the last name of Thompson
and of course
4. A name I like- worthly of my 9 months and labor!!!!
On the side bar I have posted just a few names from our list for you to vote on, hopefully you will pick my favorite (to somehow convince Connor that the name I like is the coolest name!) I am just hoping you can help us find a name not our our list that we can magically BOTH like. Maybe that is what this kids is waiting on- a name!
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oh, the picking of the name... Nate and I are not very good at that game, especially with boys names. amazingly, we have a name picked out for our little guy. nate just said it one day, and we both fell in love with it. however, we had some MAJOR drama last time, and after that, I just decided never to talk about it, so not worth the tears and drama! long story!
one of my hubby's faves is Joshua. I'm sure he will bring it up every time until we use it, but we won't be this time around. i think it's nice. little Joshie Thompson. i also like gavin, oh and bennett, which Nate will never let me use.. I also like the name Owen which nate thinks is nerdy, but i think it's cute. all those sound nice with thompson, and aren't too long.
good luck... with the name and getting some sleep!
My vote is Chandler. Chandler Thompson. I like it!
Right now i am loving the name Gray. It helps that there is the cutest little boy ever named Gray, but i really just like the name.
Good luck deciding and I hope you can get some rest before the big day!
ooh... name-choosing can be hard. I like all the names that Nate's wife (Leslie?) suggested. I like Gavin a lot, but won't ever be able to use it because it sounds too much like Kevin.
I'm battling the sleep thing, too. Spencer (not yet 2) hasn't napped in over two weeks--not because he doesn't need it, just because he is strong-willed and has decided he won't do it anymore. The days can drag on forever, as you know! I hope you get topped off before #3 comes!
I think you should go for the name Lincoln! Good luck I hope its not too much longer for you.
I'm sure whatever name you decided on will be great! We found that we liked so many more girl names than boys, so we were happy when we decided on Tyler.
But, if you are still struggling for just the right name, here are a few kid's names in our primary that are a little different, but still cute: Keenan, Hayden, Jaron, Benson, Devin, Carson, and Jensen. ( I hope you like names that end with an "n"!)
I would have 10 kids if I could name them and then let someone more capable than I raise them! Lincoln is the sentimental favorite... cool, traditional enough yet not used much these days. Good luck, I'm sure whatever you name him, he'll be beautiful, smart, strong and handsome. Put us on the list of people to call with news of his arrival. Hope it's soon.
Love, Meech
Michal -
just giving you a heads up that Laura had her baby today! I saw a pic on her sister-in-laws blog. You might already know this. Just telling ya! Have a great day!-Megg
You poor thing... you need your sleep. That boy of yours is like a caffeinated energizer bunny. However, he's so cute, and I still think he's going to be super famous.
As far as names go... there are a few popular names here in Australia that I like. 1) Lochlan (lock-lin) 2) Oh, shoot, I forgot the second one. I just remember hearing the name and thinking that is was a super cute boys name. I hate it when that happens.
With only 4 days 'til your due date, I can sense what's going to happen: dylan's going to sleep better than anyone in the family, the baby's coming early with only a 3 1/2 hour labor (no c-section) and ashlyn's going to decide that she wants to just sit and play with dolls all day long. Jonathan wants the name to be Jerry... I'm less of a fan. My vote is Paul. Or Jonathan. Or Fillmore... Wouldn't you love a constant reminder of our family?
This baby is very stubborn:) I am surprised he isn't here yet...Good Luck with Everything! I was really liking Camden, but then I saw someone write Chandler Thompson and it has a really nice ring to it.
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