Dexter's First Christmas

Dexter's first Christmas was definately full and exciting. Besides being spoiled by family he received his first tooth Christmas morning, has learned to sit by himself and started rice cereal. I believe these are some of the reasons Dexter has decided to get up several times during the night. I can only imagine that dreaming about the many new feats he has accomplished recently is waking him up at night. We (mom especially) is looking forward to him sleeping through the night again. It just amazes me that when a child is a newborn your body adjusts to waking up every 2 hours. After a few months of sleeping through the night your body can not function as well with the night wakings any longer.

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I read this and thought it was absolutely adorable

Yes Little One... 3 AM is the perfect time to wake up and practice rolling. I mean, it's dark, quiet, you can put your full concentration into flopping from one side to another. It's also the perfect time to scream for joy when you realize how good you are at it. As a matter of fact, you have inspired papa and I to do the same! We too toss and turn at an ungodly hour. And while our noises aren't necessarily joyous, it's good to know we're all on the same page.
Mommy
P.S. Although slightly annoyed, I'm proud of you, and love you more and more everyday.

-- Dexter hasn't started rolling like this but has started talking in the middle of the night. He'll wake up and just start chatting away. After I feed him he'll lay awake for quite a while talking to anyone who will listen and telling them about how great his hands taste.

Merry Christmas

James' work at Dish Network has been going very well and we have been extremely blessed. He has assumed a greater responsibility and has just been told he will be working more hours, which includes a greater chance of overtime. James has also been enjoying "Daddy & Dexter Days" a few times a week. James enjoys wood working & recently built a work bench to better suit this hobby. James has always been very detailed when it comes to building something, and recently has produced some one of a kind pieces.

Stephanie's work at Re/Max has been going well and it seems the housing market is picking up. She now works four days a week which allows her to spend time with Dexter and frees James up so he can work on some side jobs and get the wood pile ready for winter.

Dexter is growing like a weed and we're starting to see some of his personality. He always has a smile for people & enjoys arching his back when he no longer wants to sit & would like to stand (he gets this from his mommy). Dexter has started to exhibit a bit of seperation anxiety which generally occurs as soon as we are out of his line of vision. He has also become quite the wiggle worm when we change him. If given a toy he seems distracted enough that falling off the changing table isn't as big of a risk.

During this busy Christmas season we hope you will find time to see and enjoy the blessings the Lord has given to you.

The Shinabery Family,

James, Stephanie & Dexter