Sleep Sheep

Little man likes to be held.

I'm reeeeealy hoping the Sleep Sheep is responsible for this...

Nothing new today for little man. He was sleeping nicely in his swing when I walked in. Well, he was for about 60 seconds and then he started screaming (without opening his eyes mind you). So, had to get him out of the swing. Of course as soon as he hits my shoulder he is out like a light again. And then it's time to eat, but he's too tired and doesn't want his bottle. He keeps giving me what I call his fish lips. We've previously had to support his chin to help him suck properly, but he's decided he doesn't need that anymore and he'll pull away when you try to help him. I guess he thinks his 8 pounds 2 ounces makes him a big boy.

I am hoping I have found a new friend in the Sleep Sheep. I have seen these things around for a while and have been wondering if they really work. My amazing other half has a propensity for finding these "can't live without" deals online and he came across this little sheep while searching one night. Thanks babe! Since it was $15 with free shipping I thought I'd try it out.... maybe Rhys would like it (secretly I am thinking PLEASE let Rhys like it). I took it to the hospital today to give it a whirl. Right before I left I put Rhys back in his crib and of course he started to protest. So, I stick his pacifier in his mouth, talk to him a little and turn on the whale sounds. Since he was sucking his pacifier he could actually hear the thing and what'dya know his eyes started fluttering and rolling back in his head. I remove the pacifier and stand there amazed. He occasionally lifts his eyebrows like he's really listening, but look at him. He's seriously relaxed. Coincidence?? I sincerely hope not!!