Monday, March 7, 2011

Casimir Pulaski Day

Since I am now an official resident of Illinois, I only thought it was fitting that Leah and I should celebrate Casimir Pulaski Day.  I'm sure right about now you're scratching your head and wondering, "Who in the world is Casimir Pulaski?"  I asked the same thing and after some help from my friend Google, I figured out he is a Polish War hero who helped the American Army during the Revolutionary War.  While I'm not exactly sure why Illinois celebrates his birth as a holiday, I think it has something to do with the large polish population in Chicago, regardless I just think the kids are enjoying the day off of school.
Anyway, here is how Leah and I spent our "day off":
Leah spent some time playing in her exersaucer. 

And some time napping.  Since we've returned from our week vacation in Kansas, Leah has been sleeping in her bed for 2-3 naps a day.  I've discovered naps are GLORIOUS, I feel like I can actually get some things done, it's awesome!  I think the secret has been the swaddle, I'm not sure why it took me 4 months to realize I should swaddle her for naps, but it works and she sleeps 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours at a time.  The other secret has been the ocean/ rain sounds I downloaded to play during nap time, this allows me to carry on in a normal fashion instead of tiptoeing around the house, wonderful!

Sweet sleeping baby
She always wakes up so happy from her naps. 
While Leah spent her time napping, I spent my time with the Pioneer Woman and Marlbolo Man. 
Happy Casimir Pulaski Day!

2 comments:

Mary Kay said...

Jody, How did you get the music to play in the background? I must add that to my blog, too.

Leah has changed a bit in the last week. Her face is getting fuller, I guess that means she is no longer an infant! I absolutely love the close up photo of her sleeping with the swaddling.
Auntie Mary Kay

VL - victoriaINkansas said...

Hi Jody! Thanks for commenting - I know exactly who you are and I'm glad to have found your blog too! I was just reading about Casimir Pulaski day and am sorta jealous you got to celebrate. I love random holidays.