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Just in, the latest report at the heutmaker residence is: Beth and I have been trying to get Hope to go to bed with out having to be rocked to sleep every night. Although we miss the snuggle time with her, we know that this is what is best for a family with two working parents. It has been working well and most nights after bath, story time, prayers and hugs and kisses; Hope lays down holds her blanket and signs ILY (I love You). The hand shape isn’t quite right yet, but there is no mistaking what she means.

Better yet is the news that Ms. Hope has slept through the night for three nights in a row. This has happened just in time for Beth to start back to work, she is interpreting at a High School in the cities again this year.

We have been having lots of fun family time and even made a trip to the Minnesota State Fair with Brian and Tami. Hope was a real trooper, we had a long day with lots of walking and tasting many different fried foods on a stick.

Hope even enjoys helping out around the house. Monday she learned about the vacuum cleaner. She was a little scared of it at first, so I took some time and showed her that it is ok. This will be very important in a few years when she gets the opportunity to run the fun machine.

All in all things are going well. the toughest adjustment has been the limited amount of time we have to spend with Hope in the evening. What makes it a little easier is how well she is cared for during the day. Thank you Grandpa and Grandma.