It amazes me how the addition of one family member can upset the homeostasis of my home.
This week the oldest of my three boys came home from Texas A&M Univeristy. His sophomore year over, he's now entering the last two years of his college career knowing that it's all downhill. He's 20, he's voted for the president AND he's hungry.
ALL OF THE TIME! He's not just hungry, he doesn't sleep. As a baby my son slept soundly almost from day one. He'd sleep all night, wake up and eat, then sleep some more. It was heaven, so WHY does he suddenly have to stay awake 'till 4am and sleep 'till 4pm?
*Sigh* Maybe he's turned into a vampire, I'll check for fangs later.
I just finished reading this book about teenagers and brain development.
Secrets of the Teenage Brain is a great resource for parents and teachers. Knowing that his brain is still forming helps me appreciate the odd sleep cycles and understand the never ending appetite. It's filled with tips on helping to assure the brain develops the right way, (can you say nutrition?) and how to encourage problem solving.
It also helps me understand why my youngest son (who is 15) gets so upset when I show people this picture. (He wants to make sure everyone knows this image is one year old and he's now 2 inches taller then his oldest brother)
Tonight I'm making a meatloaf (only grass fed, organic beef for my guys of course) using 5 pounds of beef. Between the three of them it will all be gone before the night is over. Then while I try to sleep knowing I've got to hit the gym at 4am, my oldest will be up, talking on the phone, lifting weights and driving me insane.
Thank God he's home!
It amazes me how the addition of one family member can upset the homeostasis of my home.
This week the oldest of my three boys came home from Texas A&M Univeristy. His sophomore year over, he's now entering the last two years of his college career knowing that it's all downhill. He's 20, he's voted for the president AND he's hungry. ALL OF THE TIME!
He's not just hungry, he doesn't sleep. As a baby my son slept soundly almost from day one. He'd sleep all night, wake up and eat, then sleep some more. It was heaven, so WHY does he suddenly have to stay awake 'till 4am and sleep 'till 4pm?
*Sigh* Maybe he's turned into a vampire, I'll check for fangs later.
I just finished reading this book about teenagers and brain development. Secrets of the Teenage Brain is a great resource for parents and teachers. Knowing that his brain is still forming helps me appreciate the odd sleep cycles and understand the never ending appetite. It's filled with tips on helping to assure the brain develops the right way, (can you say nutrition?) and how to encourage problem solving.
It also helps me understand why my youngest son (who is 15) gets so upset when I show people this picture. (He wants to make sure everyone knows this image is one year old and he's now 2 inches taller then his oldest brother)
Tonight I'm making a meatloaf (only grass fed, organic beef for my guys of course) using 5 pounds of beef. Between the three of them it will all be gone before the night is over. Then while I try to sleep knowing I've got to hit the gym at 4am, my oldest will be up, talking on the phone, lifting weights and driving me insane.
Thank God he's home!