Comments for The Bosens http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress What we are up to Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:22:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Halloween by Ginger http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=848&cpage=1#comment-210 Ginger Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:34:41 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=848#comment-210 What a bunch of cuties! That last photo of annie is just amazing--look at those eyes! And what a sweet costume! And tell Hyrum that he is the scarriest (and most adorable) scarecrow I've ever seen! :) What a bunch of cuties! That last photo of annie is just amazing–look at those eyes! And what a sweet costume! And tell Hyrum that he is the scarriest (and most adorable) scarecrow I’ve ever seen! :)

]]> Comment on Annie’s words by Christina http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=831&cpage=1#comment-203 Christina Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:15:15 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=831#comment-203 That is amazing. I'm in awe. I can't believe how many words she can string together. That is amazing. I’m in awe. I can’t believe how many words she can string together.

]]> Comment on Quick update by Christina http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=793&cpage=1#comment-188 Christina Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:43:19 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=793#comment-188 I love the last couple of pictures as well as the first with Annie and Hyrum on the trail. You are delightful. I love the last couple of pictures as well as the first with Annie and Hyrum on the trail. You are delightful.

]]> Comment on Quick update by Becky Tilley http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=793&cpage=1#comment-187 Becky Tilley Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:47:14 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=793#comment-187 Oh, I love that last picture, it's so super cute. You're right, Hyrum looks like he's having the time of his life! Oh, I love that last picture, it’s so super cute. You’re right, Hyrum looks like he’s having the time of his life!

]]> Comment on I chopped it! by Heather T http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708&cpage=1#comment-170 Heather T Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:40:34 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708#comment-170 It's so fun to read your blog! I love you new haircut. And your staycation sounds like a perfectly fun time! It’s so fun to read your blog! I love you new haircut. And your staycation sounds like a perfectly fun time!

]]> Comment on Reader Participation: Sleeping like a baby by Heather http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=777&cpage=1#comment-168 Heather Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:31:31 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=777#comment-168 You're going to hate me. Ava slept completely through the night (9pm to 7am) at 16 days old. She consistently slept through the night by 4 weeks. Part of it was that we wouldn't let her nap after 7pm (and do everything but torture her to keep her awake when she was that tiny), and didn't put her to bed until 9pm. I also didn't buy into the books or people who told me that newborns need to be woken up at night to be fed. Logic told me that that would train her to wake up several times a night (though if she was under-weight I would have). Also- I'm a pretty deep sleeper so unless she was screaming at the top of my lungs I usually wouldn't wake up enough to get up with her. Honestly though, I think we just got a great sleeper. A friend of ours still had problems with her 11 month old sleeping through the night. Now she puts her to bed at 8pm and gets her back up for a feeding at 10:30pm- she said she sleeps until 6:30. I think that still is training her to wake up, but I would totally do it if I was woken up in the middle of the night, every night. You’re going to hate me. Ava slept completely through the night (9pm to 7am) at 16 days old. She consistently slept through the night by 4 weeks. Part of it was that we wouldn’t let her nap after 7pm (and do everything but torture her to keep her awake when she was that tiny), and didn’t put her to bed until 9pm. I also didn’t buy into the books or people who told me that newborns need to be woken up at night to be fed. Logic told me that that would train her to wake up several times a night (though if she was under-weight I would have). Also- I’m a pretty deep sleeper so unless she was screaming at the top of my lungs I usually wouldn’t wake up enough to get up with her.

Honestly though, I think we just got a great sleeper.

A friend of ours still had problems with her 11 month old sleeping through the night. Now she puts her to bed at 8pm and gets her back up for a feeding at 10:30pm- she said she sleeps until 6:30. I think that still is training her to wake up, but I would totally do it if I was woken up in the middle of the night, every night.

]]> Comment on Reader Participation: Sleeping like a baby by Emily http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=777&cpage=1#comment-165 Emily Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:28:06 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=777#comment-165 Laura- I read a whole bunch of books on sleep because I really wanted Cassie to sleep through the night. My favorite was "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth. I liked it because the author is a pediatrician with lots of experience with sleep problems in children, and he backs his suggestions up with real evidence and research, so I felt safe taking his advice. Cassie was sleeping through the night (without waking up to eat or anything) as of 10 1/2 or 11 months. Before that, I didn't want to take away her night feeding until I was sure she would be okay without it. But she was waking up several times a night, even when she really didn't need to be fed, but I felt like I always had to go in and calm her down. Anyway, one thing that Dr. Weissbluth says in his book is that there's no evidence that crying at night harms a child in any way, but there's a lot of evidence that says frequent night wakings can make a child sleep deprived (and he cites a lot of problems that occur when young children are sleep deprived). I realized that by going in every time she cried, I was basically facilitating her sleep deprivation. Anyway, when she was about 10 1/2 or 11 months old, she weighed enough to go without nursing at night. I put a night-light in her room and several pacifiers in her bed so she could find them and soothe herself back to sleep when she woke up, then I wore earplugs to bed for the next four nights (if I hear her crying, I can't help going to her), and I prayed a lot that if she REALLY needed me, Heavenly Father would let me know. She's been sleeping through the night really well ever since. This worked really well for us- I don't think Cassie would ever have slept through the night if I kept coming to her when she cried. I think she had just gotten in the habit of having me calm her down, and I think she also really liked having me come to her at night, but what she needed was a full night's sleep. I hope this didn't sound like propaganda- everyone seems really pushy when it comes to birthing and parenting. I definitely believe mothers (especially really good ones, like you!) know what's best for their children. Laura-
I read a whole bunch of books on sleep because I really wanted Cassie to sleep through the night. My favorite was “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child” by Marc Weissbluth. I liked it because the author is a pediatrician with lots of experience with sleep problems in children, and he backs his suggestions up with real evidence and research, so I felt safe taking his advice.
Cassie was sleeping through the night (without waking up to eat or anything) as of 10 1/2 or 11 months. Before that, I didn’t want to take away her night feeding until I was sure she would be okay without it. But she was waking up several times a night, even when she really didn’t need to be fed, but I felt like I always had to go in and calm her down. Anyway, one thing that Dr. Weissbluth says in his book is that there’s no evidence that crying at night harms a child in any way, but there’s a lot of evidence that says frequent night wakings can make a child sleep deprived (and he cites a lot of problems that occur when young children are sleep deprived). I realized that by going in every time she cried, I was basically facilitating her sleep deprivation. Anyway, when she was about 10 1/2 or 11 months old, she weighed enough to go without nursing at night. I put a night-light in her room and several pacifiers in her bed so she could find them and soothe herself back to sleep when she woke up, then I wore earplugs to bed for the next four nights (if I hear her crying, I can’t help going to her), and I prayed a lot that if she REALLY needed me, Heavenly Father would let me know. She’s been sleeping through the night really well ever since.
This worked really well for us- I don’t think Cassie would ever have slept through the night if I kept coming to her when she cried. I think she had just gotten in the habit of having me calm her down, and I think she also really liked having me come to her at night, but what she needed was a full night’s sleep.
I hope this didn’t sound like propaganda- everyone seems really pushy when it comes to birthing and parenting. I definitely believe mothers (especially really good ones, like you!) know what’s best for their children.

]]> Comment on Reader Participation: Sleeping like a baby by admin http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=777&cpage=1#comment-164 admin Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:25:28 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=777#comment-164 In response to your comment, Heidi, don't worry, I don't think you are a bad parent. I know a lot of good parents use the cry it out method. Part of what I am wondering is if you have to be either really lucky or let them cry it out in order to have them sleep so soon. I obviously don't know what the "best" method is or if there is one. I also hope other parents won't judge me for not letting my baby (or toddler) cry it out. Not that I haven't let them cry, just not for too long without letting them know I'm there and/or trying to help them calm down. ~Laura In response to your comment, Heidi, don’t worry, I don’t think you are a bad parent. I know a lot of good parents use the cry it out method. Part of what I am wondering is if you have to be either really lucky or let them cry it out in order to have them sleep so soon. I obviously don’t know what the “best” method is or if there is one. I also hope other parents won’t judge me for not letting my baby (or toddler) cry it out. Not that I haven’t let them cry, just not for too long without letting them know I’m there and/or trying to help them calm down.
~Laura

]]> Comment on Reader Participation: Sleeping like a baby by Heidi http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=777&cpage=1#comment-163 Heidi Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:14:38 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=777#comment-163 Katie started to sleep through the night between 3-4 months. I had to train her a little bit, meaning I did not let her get accustom to me always feeding her or always holding her when she would wake up. There were a few nights of crying, but as long as I knew her diaper was changed and her stomach was satisfied, I tried to encourage her to soothe herself. I would have to re-do the process whenever her schedule got really messed up (example during the holidays with a lot of late night christmas parties, or going on vacation) Even though it was hard to lay in bed and listen to her cry for an hour, I knew she was safe, and had to keep reminding myself that. It usually only took one long night, and the next night she knew I wasn't coming in, so she soothed herself. She still sleeps 12-13 hours straight without waking up. Maybe I am just lucky though, I guess I will find out pretty soon when I have this next one. Good luck, and don't judge me for letting her cry. Katie started to sleep through the night between 3-4 months. I had to train her a little bit, meaning I did not let her get accustom to me always feeding her or always holding her when she would wake up. There were a few nights of crying, but as long as I knew her diaper was changed and her stomach was satisfied, I tried to encourage her to soothe herself. I would have to re-do the process whenever her schedule got really messed up (example during the holidays with a lot of late night christmas parties, or going on vacation) Even though it was hard to lay in bed and listen to her cry for an hour, I knew she was safe, and had to keep reminding myself that. It usually only took one long night, and the next night she knew I wasn’t coming in, so she soothed herself. She still sleeps 12-13 hours straight without waking up. Maybe I am just lucky though, I guess I will find out pretty soon when I have this next one. Good luck, and don’t judge me for letting her cry.

]]> Comment on My babies by Heather http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=769&cpage=1#comment-158 Heather Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:27:49 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=769#comment-158 VERY cute pictures. I love Annie's swimsuit! VERY cute pictures. I love Annie’s swimsuit!

]]> Comment on I chopped it! by Emily http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708&cpage=1#comment-152 Emily Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:24:33 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708#comment-152 VERY cute! I'm tempted to do the same now that I've seen yours. Your staycation sounds like it was a lot of fun too! Good idea. VERY cute! I’m tempted to do the same now that I’ve seen yours. Your staycation sounds like it was a lot of fun too! Good idea.

]]> Comment on Staycation by Christina http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=745&cpage=1#comment-151 Christina Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:36:21 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=745#comment-151 It looks like you had a lot of fun! We're working on mini-staycations to get to know Lincoln a little better. It looks like you had a lot of fun! We’re working on mini-staycations to get to know Lincoln a little better.

]]> Comment on I chopped it! by Christina http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708&cpage=1#comment-150 Christina Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:07:35 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708#comment-150 I love it! I have a hard time deciding what to do when I want a haircut, so it usually takes me about a year to get one. You look gorgeous! I love it! I have a hard time deciding what to do when I want a haircut, so it usually takes me about a year to get one. You look gorgeous!

]]> Comment on I chopped it! by Heather http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708&cpage=1#comment-149 Heather Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:36:30 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708#comment-149 You definitely don't seem vain- though I worry about the same things when I'm posting. Very cute! You definitely don’t seem vain- though I worry about the same things when I’m posting. Very cute!

]]> Comment on I chopped it! by Jill http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708&cpage=1#comment-148 Jill Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:38:43 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708#comment-148 I love it!!! It is so cute! I love it!!! It is so cute!

]]> Comment on I chopped it! by Ali http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708&cpage=1#comment-147 Ali Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:13:52 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708#comment-147 Your hair looks awesome! I really think it fits you well. And no worries about the whole tip thing. It really is no big deal=) It was good to see you again! Anyway your kids are so cute! Annie looks so much like you! Im happy that i can now see your blog! Talk to ya later- Your hair looks awesome! I really think it fits you well. And no worries about the whole tip thing. It really is no big deal=) It was good to see you again! Anyway your kids are so cute! Annie looks so much like you! Im happy that i can now see your blog! Talk to ya later-

]]> Comment on I chopped it! by Kat http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708&cpage=1#comment-146 Kat Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:37:30 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708#comment-146 I LOOVE your hair!! That is such a cute cut on you! Way to be brave - it paid off. :) I have been so behind on catching up on blogs - it was fun to catch up on your family. Your apron turned out great, and I feel like I'm always cleaning to keep things halfway in order (like you'd mentioned about your kitchen). I guess that shows that a home is lived in when you can find out a little bit about the people living there from their counter tops - such as yummy Amish bread!! I LOOVE your hair!! That is such a cute cut on you! Way to be brave - it paid off. :)

I have been so behind on catching up on blogs - it was fun to catch up on your family. Your apron turned out great, and I feel like I’m always cleaning to keep things halfway in order (like you’d mentioned about your kitchen). I guess that shows that a home is lived in when you can find out a little bit about the people living there from their counter tops - such as yummy Amish bread!!

]]> Comment on I chopped it! by steph http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708&cpage=1#comment-145 steph Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:57:27 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=708#comment-145 I think it is ADORABLE. You look very cute. I love short hair! And styling it is the best...there are so many options. Invest in some bobby pins. I love them. I think it is ADORABLE. You look very cute. I love short hair! And styling it is the best…there are so many options. Invest in some bobby pins. I love them.

]]> Comment on The apron by Becky Tilley http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=707&cpage=1#comment-143 Becky Tilley Wed, 27 May 2009 21:36:32 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=707#comment-143 So, cute! Great job, Laura! I don't need a starter for Amush bread, but I would love to hear what you did to make it healthier! So, cute! Great job, Laura! I don’t need a starter for Amush bread, but I would love to hear what you did to make it healthier!

]]> Comment on The apron by Heidi http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=707&cpage=1#comment-141 Heidi Fri, 22 May 2009 04:55:16 +0000 http://AdamBosen.homedns.org/wordpress/?p=707#comment-141 I love the apron!!! I would also love some starter, I was just thinking today that I wanted to start some. I love the apron!!! I would also love some starter, I was just thinking today that I wanted to start some.

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