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@Adira: So gross! How did you not vomit yourself?

Hi all!

I've fallen so behind during these busy last few weeks of the school year!

Quick updates on our end:
Pete has started saying his own version of "up" and he says, "uh oh!" all the time now! Still no mama or dada but we're working on it. I really want him to say it in time for his 15 month ped appointment in a few weeks!

He was baptized on Sunday during a really sweet ceremony at our new church. Three dads from the congregation gave speeches on fatherhood as part of the sermon (I was crying, they were so heartfelt) so it was a beautiful service all around. We had both great grandmas fly in from the midwest to be there, as well as other family members. It was a busy but fun weekend!

On that note, I was surprised by how little separation anxiety Pete has right now. He was passed around from relative to relative this weekend, and he was equally happy in everyone's arms. During the baptism, I had to pass him to the minister and I was sure he would scream and squirm but no, he was totally happy to be in the arms of this stranger!

Sleep has been fairly terrible for the past few days with many MOTN wakings. I think he's finally transitioning to one long nap in the middle of the day (I hope!). He usually falls asleep at 6:30pm but for the past few days he has insisted on staying awake until 8pm. The benefit is that he's been sleeping in until 7:15am, which is perfect now that I'm home for the summer.

Alright off to read what you all have been up to on the thread! Will be back soon!

@Adira: OMG the "na-na!" is soooo cute!! Sorry about the puke though, yuck! My all time motherhood low is when I am so desperate to use the nose frieda-snot sucker, that I use it without any filter in there. Makes me want to vomit but when you have a sick baby, ya gotta do what you gotta do!

@ALV91711: Isaac sounds so sweet with his little cousin! Does it give you baby fever to watch? We allow Pete to sleep in bed with us too, in order to catch a little extra sleep. I also hope it's not a terrible habit!

@Corduroy: So happy to hear the weaning has been successful! I hope the 5:30pm meltdown ends soon.

@Mrs. Blue: Spa day, spa day! Definitely take advantage and give yourself a little R&R, even if it's just for an hour.

@Smurfette: So happy that R woke up in a better mood! I have to say, even throwing a whiney fit, she looked so cute in her little pink shorts! I hope her teeth feel better asap.

@QueensBee: Sounds like P is doing great! Well besides the MOTN wakings. Hopefully he gets back to sleep good.

@QueensBee: Those shorts are so tight on her all the sudden. They have a tight band on the thighs so they ride up and it looks like she has booty shorts on. But I don't want to buy any more summer stuff!
She slept last night so that was good!

@Adira: poor guy!!! Did he go to sleep?

R had a great day, almost 2 hour nap, ate PEAS and CARROTS for lunch, what!?!? She was in a great mood at home too. Totally different then last night. She was drooling but I don't see that a tooth broke through. Not sure what was up. She rolled around and layed in her crib for 50 mins before going to sleep. Silly girl!

We had the boys' 15-month appointment yesterday. They're both doing great and gaining on the growth chart. Finn now weighs 22 lbs. and 2 oz. and is 30 inches. Elliot is 23 lbs. 8 oz. and 30 3/4 inches.

We talked about their language. They sstill really have no words, though they do try to say "dog" for sure and they say mama and dada but not in a way that we're certain they're actually saying it to/about us. They also can't do things like point to a part of their body. They do sometimes follow directions, but it's hit or miss, which I think is probably normal for toddlers. Anyway, he said he did think they had a slight delay, but he wasn't concerned about it yet. He said boys do tend to develop language a little bit later and that their ear infections might have slowed it down a bit more on top of that. He said if they don't have 6 words by 18 months that he would recommend speech therapy at that point.

@Mrs. High Heels: E & F are the same with teething. They had no teeth forever, and then got 6 all at once. They have been stuck at 6 teeth for probably 5 months, and I think they are sloooowly working on another 6 or so, but none have cut through yet. Teething is NOT my favorite thing about parenting.

@Mrs. High Heels: Well at least you know why he is in so pain and being a pain! But ouch! Poor guy!!! R is back to acting like normal but I don't see a tooth. So no clue what is going on, cause she is still drooling like crazy.

@QueensBee: I really think it is working out so much better. I don't love the teachers as much but I am warming up to them. That is awesome! Will be great for you this summer to get a little you time! Too bad you can't drop him off and go meet a friend for lunch

@Mrs. Blue: They are getting so big!!! I am trying to teach R the body parts and she won't pay attention to me at all. They will get there with words. We just have to give them time. At least I tell myself cause R just gruts and babbles all day. No way does it sound like words to me.

@Mrs. Blue: Glad they are growing so well and had a great check up with the ped! Thanks for sharing your docs language analysis and advice. I know there of many of of us Spring 2013 Mamas concerned about language and I find it so helpful to hear how different doctors handle it. I never considered the idea that ear infections would slow down language. Makes sense though! I'm glad he/she wasn't concerned right now. Here's hoping they have one of those so-called language explosions in the next few months! I'll let you know what our doc says about Pete's lack of speech when we see her on June 25th...

@Smurfette: Haha, I know, right? I wish I could leave him there to go home and take a nap!