I've been lazy and haven't been keeping up with my www.thedailyplate.com. I finally started it up again, and I got to update my weight--I have lost 6 pounds since the last time I was on there! A lot of my habits have changed quite a bit--eating better and going to the gym--but it's nice to be reminded that it's working! I also got some short shorts yesterday, and I have to say they look gooood...the leg wrinkles aren't showing anymore. :p
I also started packing today--ugh. I got three boxes done, so it's a start. I got the bookcase and the top of the entertainment center done (at least mostly done). It's so hard to pack when you don't know how long you're going to be living somewhere--I could be moving in a week for all I know. I'm completely at the mercy of job offers or lack of job offers. I obviously can't pack the kitchen or anything yet, so it's tricky.
I did manage to get rid of over 60 Little Mermaid dolls and toys--all went to Toys For Tots, so I'm glad about that. I gave more to Goodwill, and we have more to go through. It has cleared up a ton of space and boxes. ;)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
21 months old/May in Vegas
Ian is 21 months old. It is absolutely insane to me that my baby boy is going to be two years old in less than three months!! And I thought his first birthday was hard.
He is such a funny little person. I'm learning to handle the tantrums better, so the last few weeks have been easier than the months before. Babies really should come with manuals--they constantly change and, if you're like me, you don't just automatically know how to handle the changes. For example, Ian pushed a little boy at the park today. I had to pull him aside and have him look me in the eye and tell him if he did that again we would leave. I don't know how much he understood, but he didn't push the kid again.
There is so much that he does that I want to write down so I remember, but then I sit down to do it and I forget. His thing now is to say "er-oo-go" (there you go). He says it for everything. He also says "Doh" when he wants to watch his VeggieTales video. If he doesn't get his point across quickly enough (or we don't respond quickly enough) he even goes so far as to bring us the DVD player remote.
He still announces "poop" and "pee-pee" after he's already gone. Nicole suggested a book that I need to go pick up. The bookstore is just so far away...it's hard to motivate myself. I guess a kid going in the potty would be worth the drive, though, huh?
One of these days when I'm actually focused on the things I don't want to forget, I'm going to have to just make myself sit down right then and write them down. I would love to record more, but he stops what he's doing and goes after the video camera as soon as I pull it out.
Oh! He's doing some stuff now--he's reminding me. He says "aaaaaah...Beesh!" all the time. Generally he does it right before he throws himself on the couch or a pillow. I have no idea what it means. He's also just learning to jump which is very comical. He lifts one leg and then the other--it's more of a skip than a jump, but he tries so hard. :)
Now, May in Vegas. I am miserable--it's HOT. And the way to make the child and his tantrums bareable was to not be in the house all day. But yesterday we hit 107 and today we are currently at 108. This makes getting out very difficult--Ian turns pink and dehydrates about the second we walk out the door. I brought two sippies with us today and it wasn't near enough--he chugged down another of straight water once we got home. He'll only drink water when he's REALLY thirsty.
We ran to the store for some medicine for Hazen's back, and on the way we passed Ian's favorite park. This was at 9am. I noticed that the sprinkler toys were going, so I figured I would let him get out and run through the water before it got too hot. We spent about an hour there, and by the time we left it was already pushing 100. So it appears the only way I'm going to be able to let him get any park time is if we go out immediately after breakfast. After the store, we had to go pick up his birth certificate (yes, I'm just getting to that...21 months isn't bad procrastination, right??), we went to Rubulcaba's to get some lunch for Hazen, dropped off Hazen's food and medicine, filled the car ($48!!!!), and washed the car. We got home at 1 and I was already beat. Apparently he was, too, since he napped for three hours (woo-hoo!).
I am not happy that it's gotten so hot so early this year. This really makes things difficult--poor Ian ends up in a burning hot carseat. I cover it when we're not using it, but there isn't much that can compete with 100+ degrees and a black interior. Plus, our energy bill is going to be crazy earlier than usual. I'm not looking forward to that at all. Since it feels pretty comfortable in here right now (at 84) I went ahead and turned off the air for a little while. I'm going to have to pop it back on soon though before I end up sweating out my poor kid. It's just frustrating to watch a monthly bill triple in a matter of weeks.
He is such a funny little person. I'm learning to handle the tantrums better, so the last few weeks have been easier than the months before. Babies really should come with manuals--they constantly change and, if you're like me, you don't just automatically know how to handle the changes. For example, Ian pushed a little boy at the park today. I had to pull him aside and have him look me in the eye and tell him if he did that again we would leave. I don't know how much he understood, but he didn't push the kid again.
There is so much that he does that I want to write down so I remember, but then I sit down to do it and I forget. His thing now is to say "er-oo-go" (there you go). He says it for everything. He also says "Doh" when he wants to watch his VeggieTales video. If he doesn't get his point across quickly enough (or we don't respond quickly enough) he even goes so far as to bring us the DVD player remote.
He still announces "poop" and "pee-pee" after he's already gone. Nicole suggested a book that I need to go pick up. The bookstore is just so far away...it's hard to motivate myself. I guess a kid going in the potty would be worth the drive, though, huh?
One of these days when I'm actually focused on the things I don't want to forget, I'm going to have to just make myself sit down right then and write them down. I would love to record more, but he stops what he's doing and goes after the video camera as soon as I pull it out.
Oh! He's doing some stuff now--he's reminding me. He says "aaaaaah...Beesh!" all the time. Generally he does it right before he throws himself on the couch or a pillow. I have no idea what it means. He's also just learning to jump which is very comical. He lifts one leg and then the other--it's more of a skip than a jump, but he tries so hard. :)
Now, May in Vegas. I am miserable--it's HOT. And the way to make the child and his tantrums bareable was to not be in the house all day. But yesterday we hit 107 and today we are currently at 108. This makes getting out very difficult--Ian turns pink and dehydrates about the second we walk out the door. I brought two sippies with us today and it wasn't near enough--he chugged down another of straight water once we got home. He'll only drink water when he's REALLY thirsty.
We ran to the store for some medicine for Hazen's back, and on the way we passed Ian's favorite park. This was at 9am. I noticed that the sprinkler toys were going, so I figured I would let him get out and run through the water before it got too hot. We spent about an hour there, and by the time we left it was already pushing 100. So it appears the only way I'm going to be able to let him get any park time is if we go out immediately after breakfast. After the store, we had to go pick up his birth certificate (yes, I'm just getting to that...21 months isn't bad procrastination, right??), we went to Rubulcaba's to get some lunch for Hazen, dropped off Hazen's food and medicine, filled the car ($48!!!!), and washed the car. We got home at 1 and I was already beat. Apparently he was, too, since he napped for three hours (woo-hoo!).
I am not happy that it's gotten so hot so early this year. This really makes things difficult--poor Ian ends up in a burning hot carseat. I cover it when we're not using it, but there isn't much that can compete with 100+ degrees and a black interior. Plus, our energy bill is going to be crazy earlier than usual. I'm not looking forward to that at all. Since it feels pretty comfortable in here right now (at 84) I went ahead and turned off the air for a little while. I'm going to have to pop it back on soon though before I end up sweating out my poor kid. It's just frustrating to watch a monthly bill triple in a matter of weeks.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Car seat safety information
A friend of mine has gathered all this information. I've researched a bit as well, and it's all pretty accurate and all VERY important. The first thing on the list is one of the biggest ones to me--I've seen lots of people do this incorrectly and it's VERY dangerous to the kiddos. Her carseat recommendations are based on safety and also weight limits--which ones you can keep in use the longest.
Please don't blow this off... 9 out of 10 car seats are used wrong! That is right... 9 of 10. So here's some important things that you really need to make sure about, every time! It can be the difference between life and death.
This information is based on US safety standards and seats.
~IT'S A CHEST CLIP NOT A BELLY CLIP
The chest clip should be at armpit level and not on the belly. If you put it on the belly, in an accident, the child's shoulders can go through the belt and they can whip forward. (an add-on from me, Stefanie: I also suspect that having it on the belly could cause some serious injuries to the child in the case of the accident. The belly isn't as solid as the chest and having that pressure placed there...I just don't think it could be good)
General Seat Info:
~The best seat... Is one that you use right every time. It fits your car well and you can get a good, tight install with it. You should have no more than 1" of movement to either side. The less the better.
~Latch vs.Seatbelt The best choice is the one that gets the BEST install in your car. However, you can not use both at once. This can impair the car seat's ability to react in the case of an accident. In other words, it isn't tested for it and can pass to many G-forces to your child's chest, critically injuring your child's chest. Always defer to your car seat manual and your car manual with questions regarding latch and seat belt installs.
In addition:
-never share latch points. Only one seat per latch point.
-don't use the latch in the center if your car doesn't have it.
~All about your 5 pt harness... The child seat's harness should be snug enough that you can't pinch any slack at the top of the child's shoulders.
-For rear-facing, the harness should be at or below the child's shoulders.
-For front-facing children, the harness should be at or above the child's shoulders.
~Hugs and Shoulder Padding
On a Britax seat, the HUGS are those plastic things around the chest clip. They must be used with a forward facing child and protect the child's chest. They are optional only when rear facing.Shoulder padding should be on the FRONT of the shoulders. This again protects the child's shoulders from the actual belting when in an accident.
~Hidden Dangers
The puffy coat: In an accident, they can compress, causing the child to move more or potentially even slip out. A good rule of thumb - if the harness fits snugly without the coat and you have to loosen it to buckle up with the coat, it's too puffy.
Hard toys: In an accident, they can become projectiles and cause injury to both child and passengers. Soft toys are best.
The tether: Yes, that thing that is there for safety can be a problem! There have been a number of reports where the extra length of the tether gets shut in the door, caught in the wheel, and rips the car seat dangerously toward the door. Make sure to tie all excess tether tightly and store securely INSIDE your car.
The Passed Down Carseat Unless you are 100% sure that the car has not been in an accident and the car seat has been thoroughly checked, don't use it.
~Under the Seat Mats Should not impair the install of the seat. Using a thin towel is just as effective. Your leather WILL dent with a really good install regardless of having a seat protector... but it will bounce back.
~On Extended Rear Facing: The new AAP recommendation is that you keep your child rear facing to the limits of the seat. For most this is between 30-35 lbs and 36" tall.Even though their legs may seem cramped, they are fine. There is a lot of debate surrounding this one. But, not one child has ever been reported as having had their legs broken in an accident because they were rear facing.Videos to see the difference:
Rear facing accident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qef1TXZ05Dg
Forward facing accident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFPSStXfqE
~Accidents: Car seats must be replaced in the case of an accident. It is that simple. Even if you don't see damage, the car seat has absorbed the impact and may have small fractures you would never see.
About insurance: Not all car insurance companies cover car seats if you are at fault. For some (safeco for instance), it is covered under personal property and through your homeowner's insurance. However, if you are not found to be at fault, the faulty party's insurance will cover it. Buy a new one, keep the receipt and let your case worker know that it needs to be taken care of!
~Car Seats Expire
Yes, they do. Most have a 6 year lifespan. This is from the manufacture date on the car seat. You must replace them after this time.Why? Because the materials break down and are no longer guaranteed to protect in the case of an accident.Near Future Reference:
~Latch has limits That's right. You have to stop using latch at some point and do a seatbelt only instal. This depends on two things: your car and your car seat.
Car latch limits: http://www.saferidenews. com/pdfs/LATCHApp_B_pg105.pdf
Seat latch limits will be printed in the manual or on the side sticker. Britax is 48 lbs.~Top Tether Required When avaliable, use the top tether. Britax and one other brand are the ONLY ones with RF tethers. Always use FF tethers as they will help hold the impact better.Never share a tether point with another seat. Check your car's manual to see if you are supposed to route your tether over or under a head rest. It will also tell you where your tether points are. Not all cars have a center tether location.
~Boosters It is recommended to keep your child in a 5 pt harness as long as possible. These seats give you the most protection in an accident. Some newer seats make this possible until 80 lbs! Use that protection.
Here is a video of the difference between 5 pt and just a booster in an accident (note: the booster is closer to the camera): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2kO8AxKbrM
A child must be in a booster if you can NOT answer YES to ALL of the following:
1) Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat?
2) Do the child's knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat?
3) Does the shoulder portion of the seat belt cross the shoulder between the neck and arm?
4) Is the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible, touching the thighs?
5) Will the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? A high back booster is much better than a low or no back booster.
A number of these have latch... this is so that an empty car seat does not become a projectile in the case of an accident.
If you have a forward facing car seat, it is the safest in the center. Yes, even if you have an infant.If you must put a child on an outboard seat, put a rear facing child in that position. The rear facing child is 5x safer than a forward facing child just by being rear facing.
Please don't blow this off... 9 out of 10 car seats are used wrong! That is right... 9 of 10. So here's some important things that you really need to make sure about, every time! It can be the difference between life and death.
This information is based on US safety standards and seats.
~IT'S A CHEST CLIP NOT A BELLY CLIP
The chest clip should be at armpit level and not on the belly. If you put it on the belly, in an accident, the child's shoulders can go through the belt and they can whip forward. (an add-on from me, Stefanie: I also suspect that having it on the belly could cause some serious injuries to the child in the case of the accident. The belly isn't as solid as the chest and having that pressure placed there...I just don't think it could be good)
General Seat Info:
~The best seat... Is one that you use right every time. It fits your car well and you can get a good, tight install with it. You should have no more than 1" of movement to either side. The less the better.
~Latch vs.Seatbelt The best choice is the one that gets the BEST install in your car. However, you can not use both at once. This can impair the car seat's ability to react in the case of an accident. In other words, it isn't tested for it and can pass to many G-forces to your child's chest, critically injuring your child's chest. Always defer to your car seat manual and your car manual with questions regarding latch and seat belt installs.
In addition:
-never share latch points. Only one seat per latch point.
-don't use the latch in the center if your car doesn't have it.
~All about your 5 pt harness... The child seat's harness should be snug enough that you can't pinch any slack at the top of the child's shoulders.
-For rear-facing, the harness should be at or below the child's shoulders.
-For front-facing children, the harness should be at or above the child's shoulders.
~Hugs and Shoulder Padding
On a Britax seat, the HUGS are those plastic things around the chest clip. They must be used with a forward facing child and protect the child's chest. They are optional only when rear facing.Shoulder padding should be on the FRONT of the shoulders. This again protects the child's shoulders from the actual belting when in an accident.
~Hidden Dangers
The puffy coat: In an accident, they can compress, causing the child to move more or potentially even slip out. A good rule of thumb - if the harness fits snugly without the coat and you have to loosen it to buckle up with the coat, it's too puffy.
Hard toys: In an accident, they can become projectiles and cause injury to both child and passengers. Soft toys are best.
The tether: Yes, that thing that is there for safety can be a problem! There have been a number of reports where the extra length of the tether gets shut in the door, caught in the wheel, and rips the car seat dangerously toward the door. Make sure to tie all excess tether tightly and store securely INSIDE your car.
The Passed Down Carseat Unless you are 100% sure that the car has not been in an accident and the car seat has been thoroughly checked, don't use it.
~Under the Seat Mats Should not impair the install of the seat. Using a thin towel is just as effective. Your leather WILL dent with a really good install regardless of having a seat protector... but it will bounce back.
~On Extended Rear Facing: The new AAP recommendation is that you keep your child rear facing to the limits of the seat. For most this is between 30-35 lbs and 36" tall.Even though their legs may seem cramped, they are fine. There is a lot of debate surrounding this one. But, not one child has ever been reported as having had their legs broken in an accident because they were rear facing.Videos to see the difference:
Rear facing accident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qef1TXZ05Dg
Forward facing accident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFPSStXfqE
~Accidents: Car seats must be replaced in the case of an accident. It is that simple. Even if you don't see damage, the car seat has absorbed the impact and may have small fractures you would never see.
About insurance: Not all car insurance companies cover car seats if you are at fault. For some (safeco for instance), it is covered under personal property and through your homeowner's insurance. However, if you are not found to be at fault, the faulty party's insurance will cover it. Buy a new one, keep the receipt and let your case worker know that it needs to be taken care of!
~Car Seats Expire
Yes, they do. Most have a 6 year lifespan. This is from the manufacture date on the car seat. You must replace them after this time.Why? Because the materials break down and are no longer guaranteed to protect in the case of an accident.Near Future Reference:
~Latch has limits That's right. You have to stop using latch at some point and do a seatbelt only instal. This depends on two things: your car and your car seat.
Car latch limits: http://www.saferidenews. com/pdfs/LATCHApp_B_pg105.pdf
Seat latch limits will be printed in the manual or on the side sticker. Britax is 48 lbs.~Top Tether Required When avaliable, use the top tether. Britax and one other brand are the ONLY ones with RF tethers. Always use FF tethers as they will help hold the impact better.Never share a tether point with another seat. Check your car's manual to see if you are supposed to route your tether over or under a head rest. It will also tell you where your tether points are. Not all cars have a center tether location.
~Boosters It is recommended to keep your child in a 5 pt harness as long as possible. These seats give you the most protection in an accident. Some newer seats make this possible until 80 lbs! Use that protection.
Here is a video of the difference between 5 pt and just a booster in an accident (note: the booster is closer to the camera): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2kO8AxKbrM
A child must be in a booster if you can NOT answer YES to ALL of the following:
1) Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat?
2) Do the child's knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat?
3) Does the shoulder portion of the seat belt cross the shoulder between the neck and arm?
4) Is the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible, touching the thighs?
5) Will the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? A high back booster is much better than a low or no back booster.
A number of these have latch... this is so that an empty car seat does not become a projectile in the case of an accident.
If you have a forward facing car seat, it is the safest in the center. Yes, even if you have an infant.If you must put a child on an outboard seat, put a rear facing child in that position. The rear facing child is 5x safer than a forward facing child just by being rear facing.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Jobs, moving, stress!!!!
It's been a "busy" day. I have spent the last 8 hours on my butt looking for jobs, filling out applications, writing cover letters, etc, etc. I got three applications done today, all for jobs that actually have to do with my degree--I hope to get one! They're all entry level accounting jobs, and are all full-time state jobs which means BENEFITS! Health, dental, vacation, sick leave, 401k, etc. I didn't realize how time consuming it was looking for a "real" job...I wonder if it complicates things more when they're out of state...
I'm trying to find somewhere to rent in Helena, and it's difficult. None of the apartment rental places have listings in Helena, and the two apartments I could find are for 12 month leases--the most we're willing to sign is 6 because we're hoping to look at buying a house this winter/spring. If anyone knows of somewhere to rent (cheap but not too cheap, if you get me), please let me know--I'm stressed!
We're putting in our notice here that we'll be out June 30. Around then is when Ian and I will head up to Montana to live with my dad for a couple of weeks while I get this living thing straightened out. I need to go through all our stuff, donate what we don't want, pack, organize, line up storage, line up a trailer...moving 1000 miles is kind of difficult. Thank goodness for TMO--I don't know how we would manage this without them.
I'm trying to find somewhere to rent in Helena, and it's difficult. None of the apartment rental places have listings in Helena, and the two apartments I could find are for 12 month leases--the most we're willing to sign is 6 because we're hoping to look at buying a house this winter/spring. If anyone knows of somewhere to rent (cheap but not too cheap, if you get me), please let me know--I'm stressed!
We're putting in our notice here that we'll be out June 30. Around then is when Ian and I will head up to Montana to live with my dad for a couple of weeks while I get this living thing straightened out. I need to go through all our stuff, donate what we don't want, pack, organize, line up storage, line up a trailer...moving 1000 miles is kind of difficult. Thank goodness for TMO--I don't know how we would manage this without them.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Phoenix and weaning
Ian and I went to Phoenix this last weekend to visit my grandmother. We had a good time, going to the zoo and on a boat ride on Saguaro Lake. I have lots of pictures that i will post once I get them uploaded.
On Saturday night, the night before we were set to leave, Ian ran a very high fever. He sat in my lap and I immediately realized that his back was burning up. Grandma ran to the store for a thermometer (I forgot Ian's at home) and I gave Ian some Tylenol. When she got back, I immediately checked him and he was at 104.2. I put in a call right away to the after hours pediatrician (my kid only gets sick on weekends) and was told to alternate Tylenol and Motrin and to keep an eye on his temperature. If it didn't start to go down, I was to call back.
I gave him a lukewarm bath and got him ready for bed. His temperature was down to 99.9 before bed, so I was pretty happy about that. He refused to sleep in his own bed, though, and would only sleep with me--he has refused to do that since he was 8 months old, so I knew he didn't feel well. He woke around 10 screaming--he was flailing his arms and kicking and hitting me. I could not get him to calm down at all, no matter what I did. Finally, I took his temperature (97.7) and during that process he peed on himself. After that he finally calmed down enough to fall back to sleep, which leads me to believe he was having a nightmare and I wasn't able to wake him. It was the strangest, scariest thing I have seen with him. I didn't know what was going on.
He woke again around 3 and was talking to me and asking for milk. I got up to get him his sippy and checked his temperature again--he was back up over 103 so I gave him some more Tylenol (we didn't have any Motrin with us). At that point, he wanted to go back to sleep in his own bed.
The next day his temperature was fine, and today his temp has still been about normal. I don't know if it was a short lived virus, stress, or teething, but it was scary!
Now, for the "weaning" part of this post. For at least a month now, he could take or leave nursing. He dropped his morning nurse which was our longest one several weeks ago (maybe even a couple of months? I'm not certain). After that, I started to feel like I stopped producing milk. We were left with our nap and bedtime nursings, which were both short, less than 5 minutes each. Then he started to get frustrated when I would try to nurse and would just want his binky and to be put into bed.
Since Wednesday, he has not nursed at all--I've offered and he has refused. I'm taking this as child led weaning and am following his desire, although i'm a little sad about it. He is almost two, though, so I can't say we didn't have a good run. ;) I also think I was right about being out of milk--5 days without nursing and I haven't had ANY discomfort/pain/engorgement. Nothing. He even let Hazen put him down for his nap today, which was amazing--no one but me has put him to bed since he was born. This could be the start of a good thing for me.
I guess I should feel fortunate. I have an extremely busy, strong-willed little boy, but the "hard" things have been pretty easy. He was the one that chose to leave our bed and now he's chosen to stop nursing. I could have it much worse.
On Saturday night, the night before we were set to leave, Ian ran a very high fever. He sat in my lap and I immediately realized that his back was burning up. Grandma ran to the store for a thermometer (I forgot Ian's at home) and I gave Ian some Tylenol. When she got back, I immediately checked him and he was at 104.2. I put in a call right away to the after hours pediatrician (my kid only gets sick on weekends) and was told to alternate Tylenol and Motrin and to keep an eye on his temperature. If it didn't start to go down, I was to call back.
I gave him a lukewarm bath and got him ready for bed. His temperature was down to 99.9 before bed, so I was pretty happy about that. He refused to sleep in his own bed, though, and would only sleep with me--he has refused to do that since he was 8 months old, so I knew he didn't feel well. He woke around 10 screaming--he was flailing his arms and kicking and hitting me. I could not get him to calm down at all, no matter what I did. Finally, I took his temperature (97.7) and during that process he peed on himself. After that he finally calmed down enough to fall back to sleep, which leads me to believe he was having a nightmare and I wasn't able to wake him. It was the strangest, scariest thing I have seen with him. I didn't know what was going on.
He woke again around 3 and was talking to me and asking for milk. I got up to get him his sippy and checked his temperature again--he was back up over 103 so I gave him some more Tylenol (we didn't have any Motrin with us). At that point, he wanted to go back to sleep in his own bed.
The next day his temperature was fine, and today his temp has still been about normal. I don't know if it was a short lived virus, stress, or teething, but it was scary!
Now, for the "weaning" part of this post. For at least a month now, he could take or leave nursing. He dropped his morning nurse which was our longest one several weeks ago (maybe even a couple of months? I'm not certain). After that, I started to feel like I stopped producing milk. We were left with our nap and bedtime nursings, which were both short, less than 5 minutes each. Then he started to get frustrated when I would try to nurse and would just want his binky and to be put into bed.
Since Wednesday, he has not nursed at all--I've offered and he has refused. I'm taking this as child led weaning and am following his desire, although i'm a little sad about it. He is almost two, though, so I can't say we didn't have a good run. ;) I also think I was right about being out of milk--5 days without nursing and I haven't had ANY discomfort/pain/engorgement. Nothing. He even let Hazen put him down for his nap today, which was amazing--no one but me has put him to bed since he was born. This could be the start of a good thing for me.
I guess I should feel fortunate. I have an extremely busy, strong-willed little boy, but the "hard" things have been pretty easy. He was the one that chose to leave our bed and now he's chosen to stop nursing. I could have it much worse.
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