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@cheert16: Yay!!!

@cheert16: That is so good to hear!

@Adira: You are brave, I don't think I could go near Isaac's head with a pair of scissors.

Isaac's newest word is amen. About a week or so ago they told me at daycare he said it, but I've never heard it. Today he was saying it most of the way home. Then at dinner time he got into his highchair, folded his hand, said amen and started to eat. It was so cute.

@Adira: They say a prayer before lunch at daycare, so that is where he learned it.

Cutting his hair in the bath is a good idea.

@Smurfette: Poor thing. Which teeth are coming in? Hopefully they are in quickly.

@ALV91711: one bottom and both top canines. The other bottom already broke free.
@Adira: last night was so bad. I even called my Mom asking what do I do. I just wanted to cry but I knew that would make it worse.

I got a look in H's mouth yesterday and in the last few days she's had 4 teeth break through and the last one is coming right behind them. I knew the bottom three were on their way but was totally surprised by the top two canines.

@travellingbee: Hopefully it doesn't take long to settle back in.

@AprilFool: Hopefully they are in and done soon.

@Smurfette: Mom's are awesome. Glad her advice worked.

Wow, I just made a list of words Isaac says and he is up to 13 now. That is just crazy!

@Adira: Yay for baby proofing!! It will make life easier to not have to follow him everywhere, especially once the baby is here.

OMG, today was the looongest afternoon ever. Isaac was not feeling well, had a hard time having any sort of nap and whined most of the afternoon. But then he went to bed easy tonight. I hope he feels better tomorrow so he can go to daycare, we are supposed to be having a date day. But at least if he is not feeling good I already have the day off to spend at home with him.

Hi everyone! We are back from a week away with limited internet and it's been so nice reading everyone's updates! We also have some positive developments to report...

In hindsight, I think Pete had a bit of a language explosion this month. He went from having only one or two words and no signs at the beginning of summer, to having 7 words that he uses regularly and another 5 that he says occasionally. Plus, he now signs an additional 5 words, so I finally feel like we are in a good place.

The best part of all the new language was today when he said, "Hi Dada!" for the first time. He has never said dada or hi before, so it was quite surprising to hear him say both words together! And even though he still won't call me Mama, he says it when I point to a photograph of myself so I'm confident that he knows what to call me and that he can physically say the word. I just love to hear his soft high pitched little voice and I cannot believe that one day he will have the deep voice of a man. Crazy.

Plus, everything is just so much easier now that he can communicate better. He even tells me when he is pooping (he does the sign for "help!" and then pulls on the back of his diaper), so I think that's a positive development for potty training. I hope this trend continues as he learns more words and signs!

Also, he was much less reliant on the pacifier for this trip. He truly was pacifier-free for most of the day! He only used it when sleeping or in his car seat, and occasionally if he was super cranky for some reason. No longer a complete addict, thankfully.

@AprilFool: Wow, 4 teeth all at once! I guess it's good to get them over with as quickly as possible!

@Adira: I love that you grabbed a drill and installed it yourself! Those gates are not easy. I'd be super proud too! Way to go!

@Silva: Sorry to read that the first week back at work was a little rough for T. We'll be making the transition back to 4 days of daycare in two weeks and I'm dreading it. I hope this week is a better one for you!

@Smurfette: Moms give such smart advice. Sorry you are dealing with those tantrums, especially alone. I hope she was feeling better this weekend! Only a few more weeks until your vacation, right? I'm so excited for you to have a week to have your DH around!

@travellingbee: Your vacation looked so delicious and beautiful on IG! I hope L adjusts to the time change quickly. It sounds like you are in the thick of teething too!!

@ALV91711: Gaahh, we are not particularly religious but that Amen story is the cutest thing I've heard all week! So sweet that he says it before his meals! Beyond adorable.

@cheert16: So happy to hear the good news about baby #2! What a relief!

@ALV91711: R took an hour nap both days this weekend. She was crabby pants all afternoon, whinny, wanting to be held, it was really frustrating.
@QueensBee: Wow! P is doing great!! Awesome news about the pacifier. Ha, R pulls on her diaper but then hasn't pooped, so I am jealous of that. I love the Hi Dada. R will say nite nite or bye bye but that is all. I did start a list on my phone and she has about 16 words now, granted she most she has said once. All weekend, she was calling DH Mama, he was getting so mad! We go on vacation in a month!! It can not come soon enough.

Isaac woke up with a slight fever so I kept him home today. Although he is acting more himself, eating and drinking water, so that is good. After saying how easy he went to bed he had a terrible sleep. Just lots of moaning, tossing and turning. Kept me up a lot last night. I really hope he naps today because I could sure use one.

@QueensBee: That is great that he's had a word explosion. I can't believe he said Hi Dada, that is adorable. It must be hard to go back home after being at the lake.

This year we didn't do any trips, but early next summer we are planning a beach trip close to where we are from. That will be our first family trip since Isaac was 3 months.

@Smurfette: It is so exhausting when they are crabby and whining. And makes for a long day. Hopefully she is happier today and naps well.

@Silva: Day dates are awesome. We've only had one but it was so nice to spend the whole day just the two of us. I get one day off a month so hopefully we will be able to continue to have day dates on these days.

@blackbird: It's true. Pete was inconsolable on some of the nights when his molars were coming in. He thrashed around and didn't even want to be touched. I don't miss those days. Hope they break through soon!

@ALV91711: Sorry you guys had to cancel your day date but hopefully a day at home will prevent him from getting any sicker!

I caved this morning and just spent way too much money on crib bumpers from amazon. After sleeping great in his travel crib at the lake all week, Pete was up screaming at 2:30am today. We tried CIO it out until 3am which is when I gave up and brought him into bed with us, He was then awake for the day promptly at 6am! I'm hoping that the new bumpers will help contain his pacifier at night and perhaps help him feel more secure and cozy. No idea. I just know that I can't go back to work with choppy sleep from 2-6am in a few weeks. We need to find a solution!

@Adira: http://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Switch-Outlett-Toggle-Switches/dp/B002X88GYY/ref=pd_bxgy_ba_img_z

maybe something like this?

@Adira: they make cords that hang so kids can pull it themselves. Maybe something like that and he won't have to get on the chair.

@Adira: I have seen them on amazon

@Adira: Your baby gate post inspired me to try to install this wall mount paper towel holder, which DH has also been putting off:
http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/janitorial-maintenance/hand-dryers-towel-dispensers/janitorial-towel-dispensers/quick-load-paper-towel-holder-wall-mount-640282?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=CLzRwLSYjsACFSxk7AodAywAPw&gclsrc=aw.ds
I've been drilling all morning and I can't get the holes deep enough to screw it in! I'm so frustrated that I can't figure this simple installation out. Please send of me some of your handy toolbox vibes! Argh!

@Pumuckl: Congratulations on a girl!!! A two week stomach bug with a toddler does sound like hell. Glad you are feeling better! Pete often spends a lot of the night in our bed too. Love the snuggles but hate the interrupted sleep! Hope it's a phase!