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Sigh, I have a steam cleaning guy coming in two hours to repair the mess of this morning.

To be fair, he was wearing shorts that are a little loose on him this morning, so they must have been easier to yank off than his normal ones. In the future, I am hoping that snug shorts will keep everything contained until I can change him.

@smurfette: I would love for Pete to be potty trained with his #2s, but since he barely speaks, I have no idea how do it! I know there are some methods used on young toddlers, but I think they involve leaving lots of bowls around your house, which I'm not ready to do! (see first paragraph of following article!)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/19/nyregion/babys-latest-going-diaperless-at-home-or-even-in-the-park.html?_r=0

I am going to research other methods today...

@Adira: If all else fails, duct tape it is!

@QueensBee: we bought a potty around the time T turned one, and have kept it in our bathroom. Mostly she just plays with it, or sits on it while I got to the bathroom (all while narrating what I'm doing). Recently she has started walking to the potty either right before/ during/ or after she poops and sometimes pees. A few times now we've been able to get her there and get her diaper off fast enough for her to get on the potty in time. I have no idea what this will lead to, but it doesn't hurt to start. There is some great information on the science of parenting website- just google "early potty training science of parenting"

@QueensBee: Yuck!! Sorry you had to deal with this. I second @Adira: with the duct tape until he's potty trained.

@Silva: That is a good idea having a potty around so she gets used to it and what it is for. I think I may have to look into getting one in the near future.

@QueensBee: Oh wow, that sucks. B is still in onesies so we haven't run into that issue yet.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts yesterday. The appointment yesterday was actually painless - no blood draws and over quick. Basically the professor said that it is very unlikely that the virus is causing the elevated liver markers. She wants to talk to the nationwide specialist about it today though and will then call me back. She's pretty sure that he will not have better news either though. So we will then also talk about when we have to come in to the clinic for further testing. She said it would probably only be for 1 night though. Basically they currently have no idea what could cause the elevated marker. They will also run another cealiac screening but he shows absolutely no signs of it otherwise so it is unlikely it is that (I'm a cealiac).

On a happier note: My little guy is starting to take steps! He walked unassisted from me to his daycare teacher today that was easily 7-8 steps!!! Yay!!! This momma is so happy when she doesn't have to lug her 28 lbs/ 34in toddler around all the time anymore (other happy note: I got new stats at the hospital).

@Pumuckl: I'm sorry, that sounds scary. Hugs!

@Smurfette: Sorry about R biting. My LO bites me and has bit DH when she really wants to nurse. We say "No Bite" and do an immediate timeout. I don't think it's really working. I'm sure she'll be biting at daycare soon. Ugh.

We had what I expect to be our last nursing session last night. DH took a picture and sat with me while I nursed. I expected to be somewhat emotional but I was surprised DH was. It's been quite a journey. LO is not going to be pleased with me tonight. I think I'm going to need a bite-proof suit.

On the positive side, LO is really into playing with her hands. Itsy Bitsy Spider and Wheels on the Bus are new favorites. She also has a new board book with baby signs. She can say most of the words already but she's really getting a kick out of signing.

@Pumuckl: More hugs to you for dealing with this scary situation. I hope you are able to find some answers soon. He acts totally healthy and happy, and appears fine except for these elevated liver markers, right? So odd.

Awesome news about the walking though! He'll be racing around before you know it!

@Corduroy: So sweet that your husband was emotional over the last nursing session too! It's so hard to believe that they're not little babies anymore. I hope you are able to keep you boobs bite-free tonight!

I recently read this quote on one of my favorite blogs and it describes exactly how I feel these days:
"Sometimes I tell Alex that when you raise a child, it's like raising a hundred different children—a needy newborn, a chubby baby, a chatty toddler, an independent child...they feel like separate people, and you want to freeze certain stages before they move on to the next. Sometimes I look back at photos and miss those past stages. I never really experienced nostalgia before having children and now it's such a daily pang!"

Would you mind telling me the name of the board book of signs that LO has? I've been working on signs with Pete now that I'm home for the summer but it's slow going. Perhaps a little book could help us!

@Pumuckl: So scary, Will keep yall in my thoughts and prayers. Yay for steps!! They are so cute walking, aren't they?

@QueensBee: Love that. Very true. I have constant nostalgia too. Many nights, DH and I sit in bed and look at old pictures and videos of our little bubs when he was little.
@Pumuckl: Sorry to hear about the liver marker. I hope you get answers soon. Yay for walking. I don't know how you do it, carrying him around!

So L has been getting pickier and pickier with food. For lunch yesterday, all he would eat was strawberries and cherry tomatoes. And last night, he wouldn't eat any vegetables. Threw them all on the floor for the dog. So frustrating. Luckily, he has rediscovered a love for pouches so I've been getting some veggies in that way. He drinks them like a smoothie with his meal. However, when I've tried to make smoothies, he isn't interested...
I'm not terribly worried because he eats plenty and I think over the course of a week, he gets a variety of foods, but his pickiness is becoming frustrating. I did take him to the Dr. this week because of a spider bite, and he's gained a half pound in 2 weeks so that seems positive. He is now a little over 25 lbs.

@Smurfette: Ha ha. Peer influence. Hopefully when he goes to day care in the fall, he will eat veggies. Although they don't serve food. We have to send our own.

@QueensBee: OMG, the poop stories!!! That's why I need to follow this thread better. I reeeeeaally hope this is the last of your poo stories. One of my friends that has twins was always posting FB statuses about "Poo Picasso" striking again because her son would get it and "paint" the walls during nap time!!! EEEEEKKK!!

@Pumuckl: So scary! I hope they figure out soon what the deal is.

Thank you all!

@QueensBee: right, he is a perfectly normal 15m old. Gaining weight, growing, reaching milestones etc.

@travellingbee: sometimes I don't know how I do it either... But I guess my muscle strength just grows with his weight gain.

So the update is that next Tuesday we have to come in as in-patients. I can thankfully stay with him. Wednesday morning they'll do the big blood draw before he gets any food. On Tuesday they'll do the u/s. We'll see what else they want to do...
Hopefully they'll be able to figure out what is going on.

On the food issues:
Luckily so far B is not picky. The only thing he definitely doesn't like is zucchini.

Isaac has figured out how to pull out the plug covers and put them back in. That is not very effective child proofing. He usually only goes after one outlet but it is still not good. Anyone else with this problem?

@Pumuckl: That is so exciting that he has started to take steps! He will be walking in no time.

@Corduroy: Congrats on nursing for so long! I really hope tonight went well.

@QueensBee: That is a great quote. It is so true too.

@Smurfette: Do you remember how long it was for R to get all 4 molars? It has been about 3 weeks and we have one, this is going to be a long teething journey at this rate.

@Pumuckl: I hope that they can find some answers for you.

@QueensBee: That is the best nap ever!! Wow, I'm impressed. I'm glad he went to bed good still too.

@Smurfette: I was hoping you'd say less, but I kind of figured it would be a long time since one took over two weeks to completely come in.

@ALV91711: it is taking forever with molars over here too. we only have to partially cut through and this is been going on for a month.
I noticed an interesting new thing lately. L is able to point to whatever hurts now. So if he falls on his arm he will stand up and pointed at his arm and cry. Or when his rocking elephant ran over his toe he came over to me and sat down and held his foot up for me crying. Anyone else seeing that too? It's a handy new development!

@travellingbee: That is awesome that he does that, takes the guessing out of things.

Even though we don't have more words I find communication is getting better/easier. Pointing and asking dat? and shaking his head no when he doesn't want something. Also, when he is hungry he goes to the fridge or pantry and points.

@blackbird: Happy 15 months!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

R took a tiny, maybe 20 min nap Sat morning in the car and then decided that was all she needed for the day. She was fine all day cause we had people over and she was having a blast playing. ( I am sure you all saw the HB love on my IG). But she was up every 30-60 mins that night. She was so overtired and wanted to sleep, but couldn't. Luckily DH took it for the team and went and sleep in her room and couch, so I could rest. Luckily she (and DH) took a 3 hour nap yesterday but then she was so crabby all afternoon. Early bedtime but she slept 11 hours straight!

Is everyone else's LO eating a ton these days? I am seriously amazed at how much she eats.