Hilton House: To swing or not to swing?

Four Hiltons

Amanda: I am a wife, daughter, mother, sister and a Gemini. I love to read, I hate repetition and boys/men with long hair, if I could afford it, I would have so many tattoos that I might possibly be unemployable, I love my Marine husband and our 2 balls of fuss. I hate rain! Do you hear that, England, I despise those cold, wet droplets that pound me from your dark, grey skies. (okay, I feel better)

Joshua via his wife: I am a Texan through and through including big steaks, hunting trips, Republicans and pick ups. Been serving my country for 6ish years with a little over 2 more to be served in the U.K., mate. I like Cheez Its, all types of music, Dr. Pepper and everything Adidas. I hate long lines and shift work. I am super talented... soccer, guitar, shooting things, etc, etc... Oh yeah, and I caught my newborn daughter, unassisted (biggest accomplishment yet!).

Faith via mom: I am almost 10 which makes me a Scorpio. I am a California baby, but I am adjusting to this depressing climate. I am a little bit goth, a little bit girly and I don't have a boyfriend named Chris. I love my little sister, American t.v. and American holidays but most of all, ribs. I hate the rain and Dr. Who.

Ruby Rose via mom: What can I say? I am only 4 months old, but I love my family, especially my sissy. I have recently found my feet, learned to roll over and I know how to spit. I like listening to music, playing peek-a-boo and my mom's sling. I also hate the rain. Sleep? Who needs sleep? Oh yeah, my daddy caught me as I entered the world, pretty cool guy!

Monday 8 November 2010

To swing or not to swing?

Ruby was born, she cried and she kinda never stopped. Love her to death, little dimples, runny poops and all, but she is what is commonly classified by Dr. Sears as a "high needs baby". Some call her spoiled, some call her a tyrant, some call her fussy and some don't even know what to call her.

After months of debating whether or not to get an electric swing to soothe her, help her sleep and give my arms and back a break, we found one at the thrift store on base. This was particularly helpful since we didn't know how she would react to it and we didn't want to make it a big investment. I was secretly worried that I might depend on this fabulous contraption a bit too much, neglecting her real needs in the process. Oh really? She did fall fast asleep the first go with it, and that was about it. She soon figured out that this silly plastic bucket is not as fun to sleep with as mom.

It now sits in the kitchen with toys hooked to it so that she can watch me do dishes and laundry for short bursts at a time. Don't be deceived by the smile you see in the swing, that was coaxed out of her! So...if anyone needs a fairly new swing, gently used and in great condition...