Another busy day.  John slept until 7am this morning!  We had been waiting until John was sleeping through the night regularly before we moved up his bedtime.  We knew eventually he was going to have to go to sleep earlier than his current bedtime of 9 pm.  However, John did not wait for us.  For the last few days, he has been getting fussy and really sleepy by 730p.  We know it would probably mean more sleep for us as well as more alone time.  But it's also sad because Matt won't get that much time with Bubeaner.  So, we have decided that mornings will be their special bonding time.  This is an added benefit to me since I am most definitely NOT a morning person unlike the boys in the family.

Matt is doing better.  The inflammation appears to have subsided enough to at least allow him to walk a little better.  The pain is still pretty bad on his back especially after a long day at the office.  We are hopeful that the medication continues to help.

John gardening with mom and playing with his lovey.

This was at the end; he was tired.

We continue to miss our Bevo.  But I have to admit that it's been nice not worrying about when he will start howling again.  I notice I cringe in "expectation" as soon as I hear the trash pick up, the mowers, and even the kids playing outside.  Today I was able to work on the front garden, even planting a rose bush. (YAY!)  Sandy was on a long leash tied to the car and John was in his bouncy out of the wind and under multiple blankets.  Several neighbors were able to come by and talk.  Usually that is not possible because Bevo will not allow anyone to get close without sounding the alarm.

John playing with his friends.

He has long conversations that usually end with him trying to eat them.