Two Teeth, Big Attitude...
(This was actually written Monday, June 11th at 7:00 am. I'm not so techno-savvy!)
Okay, so all y'all moms out there are going to have to help me out with this - it could be a total coincidence, but I'm seeing a connection. Caleb has been nodding for about a month now. It's so adorable! He just nods and nods, sometimes between every bite, sometimes when I ask questions that don't deserve a nod, and sometimes for absolutely no reason at all.
All of a sudden, he learned how to shake his head "no." And just like THAT, Caleb has learned how to throw a tantrum! Connection? I THINK SO! When I'm trying to fasten him into his carseat, he'll grab my keys or whatever I'm holding in my mouth. Then when I try to take them back, he'll just howl and shake his head. And while it's sad for me that my days of total compliance are over, it's exciting to be moving into the next era of mommy-hood - keeping calm when he's not absolutely perfect all the time!
SO! His first tooth was followed immediately by number two. Because I've never been around any other baby this much, I don't know whether his experience is common or if he's having a rougher time of it than most. I tend to believe the former. He's just a lot fussier than he's ever been in his life. He screams and cries and needs to be held CONSTANTLY. Which works pretty well for me since he's not usually much of a cuddler and now he's all precious and snuggly. I actually cradled him and rocked him to slep on Saturday. My little heart just went pitty-pat.
Last week was a bit of a nightmare as far as work was concerned for me. I hadn't been that busy in ages. But the biggest problem came in that I wasn't getting enough sleep, which compounded the issue. Caleb was teething, it was in the upper nineties all week (and I don't have a/c in my car!) and Jonathan went on a trip, so the dogs woke me up at least eight times a night thinking that he was coming home. Grr... But with a full weekend behind me, I feel rested and ready to face another week!
Caleb's dedication is coming up this weekend. It's at the 6:30 service on Saturday night, which concerns me just a smidge because he's generally pretty wiped out by 6:30, and the acutal dedication probably won't be until seven or even later. I'm hoping that having some family and friends around will be enough to keep him chipper! Because dedications are always at second services, we haven't been to too many of them, so I'm not entirely sure of what to expect, but I'm hoping they still do "Pride Rock" where you get to hold your little one up to the church.
Check out his new pictures. Jonny had been so busy with work and play and trips that he hadn't gotten any up for a while. Man, is he a cuteness! We just found out John and Sharon are having a little girl. My first reaction was FINALLY! A potential bride for my little man! (We actually do already pray for our future daughter in law. Even if she's NOT born yet!)
I gotta get. My little boy is in SUCH a good mood that I don't want to spend any more time away from him than I have to this morning!
posted by Amanda @ 6:35 PM
Hello there precious!! If he got his teeth in one right after the other then that is probably why he seems more fussy than even the "normal" teething baby and also it is perfectly normal. Chance got all his teeth two at time, Collin got them in one at a time, and Cooper waited forever to get his(minus the one he was born with) but then they came in four at a time and man was he CRABBY!! So hang in there. This is all normal. And the tantrums...you will begin to notice from now till...well when I get to the end of it I'll let you know...because he is just now learning that he can cry and scream for another reason other than a need and it still gets a reaction out of you. I wish there was a switch to turn off MY reaction but alas my babies crying gets me every time. I wish that got better too but not yet. Anyway, enough from Dr. Spock, I will leave you for today but not before I say You and your family have a special place in my heart and I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!!! Lots of Love, Angela
It's nice to know that all things will pass. Thanks for the nice note on my website. Sometimes I feel so discouraged for having to supplement. Your encouragement makes remember that I'm not damaging his IQ by making sure he has enough to eat!