A BIG THUMBS UP

To say that Allegra is [thus far] an easier infant than either of her older brothers is like saying that Hurricane Katrina was a sun-shower. (That's right, I just likened the boys to a massively destructive storm.) My princess - even with some unpleasant reflux - is the easiest and most joyful baby ever.

When it's time to sleep, she enjoys about 6 uninterrupted hours (which means so do Kristen and I) before she wakes to eat, and then go back to sleep for 3 or 4 more. It's splendid. Better yet? We can lay her down on her quilt on the floor, or in her crib, and she'll put herself to sleep. Generally these two wonderous events are a product of her discovering her thumb. Unlike a binky which can fall out and be difficult for a few week old baby to re-plant, the thumb is always right there and easily replaceable.

We're ok with that too, as she really only sucks on her thumb when she's going to sleep. I guess we may rethink this later, but for now, I label it as a beautiful thing.