The First Thing

Two things have entered our home in the last few weeks that have dramatically altered the course of our family. Here's the intro to the first one:

mir·a·cle [mir-uh-kuhl]
–noun
1. an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
2. a wonder; marvel.
3. a wonderful or surpassing example of some quality.

The glory of the Miracle Blanket entered our home. Some of our friends recommended it after they had used it because the poor little baby has no chance whatsoever of freeing themselves. Sounds like torture, but a baby under 3 or 4 months actually loves it.

Eli gets a big smile on her face as we're wrapping her up like a little taquito. But, the real bonus is that she sleeps all night because she doesn't work her arms free and startle herself.

Ever since the arrival of the Miracle Blanket we have not had to get up in the middle of the night to re-swaddle her. If you don't think that's a miracle, please re-read the definition above.