Sleepless in Lehighton

Last night was the first time that Shannon managed to keep Michelle and I awake for the vast majority of the night.  She often gives us trouble sleeping, all part of having a baby, but last night she never slept for more than a half an hour at a time and she cried and fussed most of the rest of the time,  Michelle tried to calm her but she just wasn't going for it. 

We're still in the excited new parent stage.  We love seeing every new expression as it first reaches her face.  We still find ourselves entranced each time we hold her.  We're discovering the harder parts of parenting as well though.  Finding out that there are so many times that she will cry and there is nothing you can do to ease the pain that is causing it.  Michelle wondering if what she is eating is causing the stress.  My wishing that I could share some more of the feeding duty so Michelle could sleep (Michelle is breast feeding, daddy can't help there).

So far though, I think that we've had it easy compared to many parents.  Regardless, we wouldn't trade her for anything.

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QotD: President Obama

How do you feel about the results of the election?

Relieved.  Excited.  Hopeful. 

I am elated that the election turned out as it did, I believe Barack Obama is going to be a huge step in the right direction for our nation.  I don't expect him to be able to follow through on all of his campaign promises, but I do expect him to try.  I think our economy is damaged more severely than any one administration will be able to repair but I think he will get us on the right track.  I am hopeful that he will work with all Americans, Republican, Democrat, other party, or no party at all to find the best options available. 

I am not fearful of the accusations that have been tossed about regarding Obama.  I don't believe he is a socialist, communist, terrorist, Marxist, or any other "-ist" with a negative connotation.  I do believe he is a realist and will address the issues that are weighing the US down.  Energy independence, healthcare, immigration, international relations, military actions, the economy.... I believe he will surround himself with experts in these fields who will be able to give honest answers to his questions, not just parroting what he expects to hear.

I'm very excited by these results, and very impressed with the fact that my small, rural county in PA (Carbon County) also came out in favor of Obama.  While the results of the national race were not surprising to me, those results were.  I had honestly expected our county to go to McCain.  That result was a pleasant surprise.

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