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@Smurfette: Yay!! I bet dh loved that!

@Adira: so happy his eyes are clearing up! And I hope you are in the clear if you haven't caught it yet.

@Smurfette: awwe so happy dh was able to see her take some steps.

@mrs.blue: I agree, you will have to plan another getaway weekend! Sorry that it wasn't everything you had hoped but I'm sure dh appreciated such a thoughtful and romantic gesture.

This week, Pete has started dancing every time he hears music, whether he is standing or sitting.! I lovvvvvve seeing his little booty shake. I can't get enough of it. I don't think it will ever get old. So stinkin cute, I can't stand it.

I am seeing a house we are very interested in today. My parents and in-laws are coming with me since dh is away. The house only went on the market on Wednesday and they are taking best and final bids on Monday which means I will have to bid without dh seeing it! If we end up with the winning bid, that will be a story. Anyway, I'm really hoping this could be the one! I was chatting with a coworker yesterday who mentioned that private school acceptance letters for kindergarten go out in early February. So, all the NYC families who don't get accepted to a private school will be moving on to plan B, which is to buy a suburban house in a good school district. That means that our competition is going to increase a whole lot within the month. Eeeek stressed! I hope this house works out.

We haven't heard any more details about our friends baby boy. I assume they're still trying to get a diagnosis. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. And @adira, so smart about the cord blood. I expect the doctors have mentioned it would be smart to keep it. I really hope they find a way to cure the problem that isn't too hard on the baby. I totally get when parents of sick children always say, "I wish it was me instead." So so hard to think of a little LO having to deal with all that.

@QueensBee: That would be such a great story if you bought a house without your DH seeing it! Dancing is so cute. Isaac sometimes bounces up and down when he is sitting, but not all the time. But we do listen to music pretty much all day.

@Smurfette: That is awesome that your DH got to see her take steps!

@Adira: Paci weaning is awesome! Hopefully it goes easy. Isaac never would take one, so we luckily don't have to wean him.

I was talking to DH last night about Isaac's b-day and we will probably have about 6-8 people over. He was all like what are we going to make for dinner. Ummm, nope, we are having them over in the afternoon for cake. Crazy guy!

I wish these teeth would just come in, I can see them right there but they won't cut through. Sleep is just getting worse and worse. I'm so exhausted.

Isaac stood unassisted today for like 2 seconds. I think it was a total fluke, he was standing at the dishwasher and reached for the other rack with both hands at once, but he didn't fall.

@Smurfette: Sounds like you have a lot of crafting ahead of you!!

@Adira: You can buy them for $30-$35 (I think) at a Party
store. I figure if we don't use it all will keep till the next party.
@ALV91711: That is great he is napping in his crib again!! I would give him some Tylenol tonight and see if that helps him sleep longer.

@Smurfette: @Adira: an hour and fourty five minute nap. He woke up so happy.

We have been giving him Tylenol or Advil the last few nights because of this, but it hasn't stopped the 9pm screaming. I think he has just been overtired from bad naps plus teething. Hopefully he keeps up the good naps and gets some better night time sleep.

@Adira: it is so terrible when they wake up screaming.

We have an accepted offer on a house!!!!
I don't want to jinx it, because we haven't even had inspections yet but, this is an exciting first step. The owners are in a rush to get out and they want to close at the end of February! Perfect timing for birthday party planning, haha!

And of course, it's the house that DH hasn't even seen, but his parents both saw it and we all agree that he will love it. He is a big entertainer/cook, and this house has a big kitchen, a gorgeous stone fireplace which is perfect for holiday parties, and an enormous backyard deck with treetop views, so it's great for summer grilling too. It's a tudor, which isn't my favorite style of house, but it feels warm and inviting and homey. I'm just so excited to move in, if this really happens!

Poor Pete has been sick as a dog this weekend. I totally jinxed it because I literally said aloud on Friday, "Wow, it's the dead of January. I can't believe he doesn't have a cold!" What was I thinking?! He woke up Saturday morning with his first fever and a terrible cough. Typical. He hardly has any appetite (and he's usually such a piggy!) but he has been drinking lots of water and having wet diapers. I will probably call the pediatrician tomorrow to check in, if it hasn't improved. It's so hard to watch them feel crummy, especially when they are tired and want to sleep, but can't get comfortable.

In the meantime, he has finally started using his walker this weekend. He can't go very far without getting stuck because our apartment isn't that big and he doesn't know how to turn or back up, but I just love seeing him walk around with it. Such a goof!

Okay, going to read all the posts I've missed this weekend to see what everyone else has been up to.

@QueensBee: glitter does make it all better!
We use Tylenol if she feels anyway hot to me. If I just think it is teething pain then I will use Advil

@QueensBee: That is so exciting about the house. I really hope that everything goes smoothly and works out!!

We pretty much do the same as @Smurfette: for the tylenol vs advil. Neither seem to make him sleep better/longer though. So we pretty much only give anything for teething pain if he seems really bad or just give him teething tablets.

I hope Pete if feeling better soon, poor guy.

So after his incredible morning nap we couldn't get him to have an afternoon nap. He was sleepy but would not sleep. So I left the boys at home and went shopping for a bit! Nothing exciting, just groceries and the dollar store, but it was nice to get out by myself.

@ALV91711: Glad that you got some time by yourself.

We put R to bed at 630 last night cause she was so exhausted, despite really good naps. She must have woken up 10 times last night. We never had to go get her but she was coughing, then crying out in pain, and then talking to herself. But she woke up at 620 for the day. So that was good, at least she slept longer. I am exhausted cause she woke me up all night and then I couldn't get back to sleep. I looked this morning, the teeth (we have been able to feel them for 2 weeks) must be close to breaking through. Her bottom gums are white. Poor baby.

@Adira: That story about Build-a-Bear is brilliant yet embarrassing at the same time! Yes, that will definitely be us.

@ALV91711: 6:45am is amazing!! What a champion sleeper last night! Tomorrow is ten months for our little guys, I can't believe it!

@Smurfette: Sorry you guys had a rough night. I had to bring Pete into bed with me at 2:30am. He slept like a log but I got no sleep. Which brings me to my next update...

Just came home from a frantic morning trip to the pediatrician. Pete slept soundly in my bed last night but woke up wheezing and with labored breath. I'm so relieved the ped was in the office today because I was dreading the idea of taking him to urgent care in the city. Oh, I forgot to mention earlier that our car broke down on the way home from house hunting on Saturday, so I was stranded without a car. It was totally fine but I just felt flustered with sick baby, no DH, and no car. I called a car service and we were at the office by 9am. The doc sent us home with antibiotics for an ear infection and a nebulizer with albuterol (spelling?) to help his labored breathing. He absolutely hates the nebulizer and screams bloody murder for the entire time he's under it, which is 7 minutes every 4-6 hours. Siggggh I cannot wait for DH to come home tonight for a little help.

Plus, I have all this house buying stuff to deal with. It's exciting but time consuming to find a lawyer and an inspector today. It's 11am but need some wine...