Two Peaceful Nights

Mommy said she was so excited because I slept through the night for two nights in a row. But she can't possibly be as excited as me. I hate waking up in my dark room, surrounded by bars, wondering if she can hear me. I think she must have super ears though. I never cry for very long before she comes and checks on me. She must love me a lot.

I woke up very early this morning and me and mommy hung out alone while Brother slept. I think Mommy stays up late with Brother at night while I'm sleeping, so I guess I get her to myself in the morning. So that works out well for all of us.

Mommy went for her morning walk and Brother and I hung out with Geneva. Then when Mommy got home we all went outside to play. Brother played frisbee with Daddy (he sure is good. He caught it with one hand!) And I checked on mommy's flowers for her. It was hot today so we need to make sure they have enough water. And I like feeling how soft they are.

Then this evening we walked down to Subway for dinner. Mommy said it was too hot to cook. Then we saw a car accident and big red firetrucks. But amidst all the excitement, I was ready for my own dinner, so we went home.....mommy fed me cereal and vegies and I was ready for bed right away.

Molars!!

Yep, I went to see my doctor yesterday and she told Mommy that all the fuss was over these things called molars. She told mommy that is why it was taking so long for these teeth to come in and waking me up in the middle of the night. So here I am sitting on this bench and mommy and Dr. Nancy are talking about how terrible I must feel, and how they feel so bad for me. So I'm thinking that I'm going to get a treat or something, but NOOOO! Dr. Nancy sends a nurse in to give me THREE shots in my leg. Says something about a Hib, Hep and Prevnar. Mommy loves me after its all over while I am sreaming my head off. I thought the doctor was supposed to make me feel better! I didn't cry for long, maybe for about 10 seconds. I did find out that I am 24 lbs and 29 1/2" long. Mommy says it's a good thing that I'm starting to walk because I'm getting too big for her to carry.

It was a very pretty day yesterday. Mommy, brother and I went out into the front yard and played. Brother played baseball and I just walked around getting used to the feeling of the grass between my toes. Our grass is very soft and it feels nice and cool. Mommy likes going barefoot on our lawn too. Brother gave me his bat to play with and then he got another one so we could play this game he calls Swords. Mommy didnt let us play to long. She said it was a little to 'risky'. Sometimes Brother gets a little overzealous and I guess she thinks he might hit me or something. Or maybe that's was she just tells him, but she is really afraid I might win the game and make Brother feel bad. LOL. Oh well, it was still fun while it lasted.

Well, Here's Four of Them

Mommy took this picture of me at Brother's skating practice the other day. You can see four of my bottom teeth. I have the matching four on top. And yes, I am still working on four more.

If I hadn't told you before, I am 10 months old now. One thing my brother always says is that he'll get to do most things first since he is older than me. Well, I showed him. I started walking last week. Mommy said that brother didn't start until after his first birthday. Now, I have to be honest. I wasn't really trying to do a 'one-up' on him. Truth of the matter is, I have to walk, so I can RUN, so I can keep up with Brother. He is FAAAAST. And he does really cool things that I want to do too. Yep, my brother is the coolest dude I know. He plays with me all the time. Keeps me company in the car. Our favorite car game is seeing who can be louder at weird sounds. He still wins this game, but his victory is short lived because Mommy and Daddy say it hurts their ears (it must be an old-person thing). I love the sounds he makes. My tummy hurts from laughing so hard with brother. Here is one more picture of me standing up to see brother skating at his inline skating camp.

It's All About Slobber and Pain!

It hasn't been easy for me lately. I currently have 8 teeth, and I think I have 4 more coming in. The last few days have been really really rough. Lots of pain, lots of slobber and not enough sleep (for anyone in my house). Last night was the worst yet. Mommy put me to bed, and I was fine at first, but then I woke up about 20 minutes later in the worst pain I could imagine. Mommy tried to lay me down again, but "No Thank You, Ma'am!". Did she not hear my screams, and see the puddle of slobber I was laying in. So I just took it up a few decibels and mommy came back right away with an arsenal of pain-fighting goods. First I had to suck down some Tylenol (I like Cherry better than Grape). Then she gave me those quick-dissolving tablets that look like Nitro pills (that's what daddy says), and finally I had to taste the icky orajel stuff. I hate it when she puts that in my mouth, but it does help. But most importantly, I got to sit in the rocker with her until I felt better. Brother came in to check on us like he always does, and mommy quietly shooed him out. I don't mind him coming in, but mommy wants me to concentrate on falling asleep so that's what I did. I must have went out fast because I don't remember getting back into my crib. All in all, it was a good night. I really didn't want to wake up, because I know I have to go through all that again for the day. I wish these things would just come up or LEAVE ME ALONE. Who needs teeth anyway? I am happy eating my mashed up food, it's quite tasty.

Night time is the worst. During the day, brother plays with me lots, so it takes my mind off of the pain. I'll have to get mommy to take a picture of all my teeth and maybe you'll feel my pain. Time to go....adventures are to be found within the jungle of my living room.