* It took Luke until his sixth tooth to bite me while nursing. Sweet little boy. And when I scream, he just looks up at me, curiously, and gets a big smile on his face. Not a I-just-bit-you-and-I-think-it's-funny-you're-in-pain smile, of course, but a I'm-just-happy-and-love-you-and-like-to-smile smile. And then the pain suddenly disappears... until he bites me a minute later.
Luckily, I have figured out a pattern - he only bites when I nurse him after he's been chewing food, like blueberries or puffs. He's just in that mode. So, it's safe to say, I am no longer nursing him after he's been chewing!
* I don't believe I've posted any pictures from our trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium on either of my blogs. And I can't deprive the blog world of a few zoo trip pictures! Ha ha ha...
* I don't believe I've posted any pictures from our trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium on either of my blogs. And I can't deprive the blog world of a few zoo trip pictures! Ha ha ha...
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| LOVE our stroller. |
* Luke is pulling up in his crib. He gets himself up, then just stands there and cries. He doesn't know how to get back down, or maybe just doesn't want to (he only does it at the side of the crib closest to the door... he is definitely calling to us!). The poor guy has bruises all over his head from the process of pulling up in the dark.
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| Notice the pink sheet. You can tell he's got a big sister. |
I'm hoping this phase doesn't last too long, but it's already gone on longer than I expected (we're in the process of trying to get him to sleep as I type.. he keeps pulling up and crying, we keep laying him back down). He's getting a lot of practice pulling up during the day, but it doesn't seem to be helping just yet.
* Clara is getting a molar. Last night we had some "family time" around 1 a.m. when Luke was up and then Clara woke up screaming in pain. The four of us watched an episode of Backyardigans and Clara had some Baby Motrin, followed by a popsicle. Perfect antidote to teething! Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do.
* We had a big prayer answered today and we are so grateful. I have to admit, I wasn't sure we'd hear a "yes" on this one. Even when I prayed, I felt like I was asking for too much. But, lo and behold, we were blessed today. Thank you, God.
* Anyone know if this means anything in baby sign language?
Clara started doing it recently and, yes, it more than likely is just that she likes to move her arms like that. But she only does it when we're talking about the other signs she knows ("more" and "all done"), so it got me wondering. It wouldn't be the first time she knew something I didn't know she knew.
* Anyone know if this means anything in baby sign language?
Clara started doing it recently and, yes, it more than likely is just that she likes to move her arms like that. But she only does it when we're talking about the other signs she knows ("more" and "all done"), so it got me wondering. It wouldn't be the first time she knew something I didn't know she knew.
* I cannot wait for L from GIMH's baby to get here! I am so excited. I can't wait to meet the little babe and to snuggle her him/her! I was in our attic today getting down some newborn girl clothes for her (just in case) when I had the realization that I am the sort of person who has baby clothes in my attic. When did that happen? Anyway, I can't wait to hear the good news, so please join me in praying for the baby's birth, the birthmother's health and well-being, safe travel for L and her family, and for that sweet baby to come home safe and sound.
gosh I love everything about this post! Love the pictures of the babies of course! Clara is growing too fast, looking like a little girl already. And Luke well that picture in the crib is priceless! I just think it's the cutest thing!
ReplyDeleteI love how you call 1am waking "family time" you are better than me at 1am! I shutter to think of molars! The other teeth have been bad enough! ahh!
Super cool stroller!
Oh and Glad to hear about the answered prayer!
ReplyDeleteWow, so much going on! Luke sounds SO sweet! Addy just cut her first tooth - I am terrified of biting! Your stroller is awesome! I looked at that one, but wasn't sure about the seat below and how accessible it would be - but sounds like it works well! We ended up with the Bumbleride Indie Twin, and I do love that one! When you wrote about Luke crying because he is stuck standing, it reminded me of Jax - he did that for awhile, too. It was so sad! Have fun with L! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteEvery bit of this is joy. I love the photo of Clara at the fence, ha ha!
ReplyDeleteAnd, I am on pins and needles waiting for the call that GIMH's baby is born! Thinking pink, but expecting blue... story of my own life, ha ha!
They are just too cute! So glad I came across this blog, you story is so inspirational x
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of stroller do you have? We're currently shopping for a double. Like your clothes in the attic experience, I do a double take on my life when I realize I'm looking at double strollers! Whose life is this?!
ReplyDeletePoor Luke! Our baby did that too, you then get the task of teaching them how to climb back down...taking their little arms and putting them onto the slates, and slowly showing them how they can be successful in getting down from a standing position.
ReplyDeleteClara is saying "roll it" that is the universal sign for rollin', rollin', rolling down the river...and yes, I did just make that up as a matter of fact!
SC - It's a Britax B-Ready and I can't say enough good things about it. It has exceeded our expectations. It's lightweight, can convert into a single, is small and compact for a double, just to name a few.
ReplyDeleteAnd Chimakuni - Haha! I actually found that to roll your pointer fingers like that means "roll", and one thing said it's a lesser used variation of "go". So my new theory is she's trying to say "keep going" because she only does it when I ask if she's all done and she wants to keep eating. So she wants to keep rolling! Haha!
So sweet! I love all the pictures and little Lukie even looks precious while crying! I love him! Thanks so much for the prayers and also the pink clothes...can't wait to find out! :)
ReplyDeletei think its GO!
ReplyDeleteI love Luke and his pink sheets :) Wow he is already standing, impressive!!! Not sure what Clara sign language means though :)
ReplyDeleteI have been browsing your blog for a few months...your kiddos are adorable! And I have to chime in on the stroller...we have it in red and have a 14 month old and another due in October...so I am glad to hear how much you love it! I love ours already but haven't used it as a double yet! I have the infant car seat & plan to buy the 2nd seat for the bottom in a few months!!
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