[Love Leigh.]

We need a pick me up on here. How is everyone? Chat away!

[Jennyt13]

Hi Rhys! Good idea - how are you???

I'm good! So excited - so, I gave up on putting Michael down awake - he did it for so long, but we enjoyed holding him at night - so we would just do that and put him down.

Yesterday - I rocked him for 30 minutes - had to pee, so I put him in his crib - he stands up - and would normally cry. I go to the bathroom, and I hear nothing from him. So - I wash up, turn off the hallway light - look in his room, he looks at me - I close his door almost all the way - go downstairs, and he fell asleep!!!!! I was so excited!!!!!

[kdmommie]

Yay way to go Michael. I thought our nights were getting better then last night happened. Hopefully it's like a one time thing.

[Jennyt13]

What happened last night? Up alot? I hope it was a one time thing too Kendra...

[kdmommie]

Yes, he was crying out alot. He did have beans for dinner so perhaps gas pains? He had been doing so well.

[Jennyt13]

Aww - could be... no beans tonight!!!

Ugh - so mad right now - DH decides to pick a fight with me about who is going to watch the baby Mondays this summer - my mom works mondays - last summer she did not... so - my inlaws had Michael Tues, Wed, Thurs - and my parents had him on Mondays and Fridays... well - now that she works, she cannot take him Mondays - and he's saying my MIL wants Mondays off so she can have 4 days at the cottage. Right now - she watches him mon, Tues, and Wed. So - Thurs, Fri, Saturday, and Sunday = 4 days? No?? W T F dude.

[bcmommy0409]

Kendra- Hopefully last night was a fluke and Logan sleeps better tonight.

Jenn- How frustruating! It seems as if we are constantly having arguments over daycare here too. My mom watches the two little ones, but it is completely wearing her out. They have a summer place to, which also causes alot of stress on us, as she has strict times that she wants the blys gone and takes the whole month of July off!

Rhys- Dylan is absolutely adorable, I just love all of her hair.

Things are going well over here. Hudson is trying hard to take some steps and has popped two more teeth this week, making it five teeth since he got his first one a month ago.

[Love Leigh.]

Sorry, I didn't respond sooner... we had a sick 10 year old! I'm pretty well, besides lack of sleep, just cannot go more than two hours in a row!!

Jenny, that's great about Michael!! WTG! Dyl has been going down awake for a while, but some nights are awful. How she makes so much noise and destruction from her crib, I don't know! Sorry to hear about your fight with DH. DW and I have not been able to agree on who is going to watch the kids when I'm in the hospital. I'm going to pull my hair out soon, I swear.

I hope Logan is doing better now, Kendra!

Thanks Sherry. The hair can be a pain to deal with... especially after meals!! It's great to style though!

WTG Hudson! They are getting so big!!!

[Jennyt13]

Rhys - i can imagine how rough that hair is to deal with after meals! Michael doesn't have NEAR that amount of hair - and he is always getting food in it!! BATHTIME! I hope you and DW figure out who will watch lo while you are in the hospital. When are you due again? I can't see your ticker? I hope your ODD (Is that how you abreviate it?) is doing better... there is for sure some crazy stuff going around!

Kendra - how did Logan sleep last night?

Sherry - wow - lots of milestones all at once!!! That poor kid with all those teeth coming in at once - how is Hudson handling it???

[Love Leigh.]

I believe 1/4 of her food is digested, the rest ends up in her hair and clothes! I keep saying I should buy her a shower cap when eating, Mary and I crack up at the thought every time. I'm 32.5 weeks, so we really have to get a move on with our decision. We're putting the car seat in on the weekend! And thanks hun, Bells is doing a lot better, I'm thinking it was a 24 hour bug. I hope I don't get it, I had it when pregnant with Dylan and I literally has to set up camp in the bathroom!

What are everyones weekend plans?!

[Jennyt13]

We have 2 birthday parties to go to - both kids. Saturday is my girlfriend's lo - he is turning 7... and then Sunday my cousin's lo is turning 3. I guess I better get shopping for presents for them!

I started a diet Tuesday - a bunch of us at work are doing the biggest loser.. so, it was $10.00 to weigh in. $1.00 if we maintain - and $1.00 per lb gained. Winner gets the pot. So - I'm starving. LOL - count down until lunch - 95 minutes...

[Jennyt13]

oh - and of course - now I see the ticker... lol... that will be here before you know it!

[Love Leigh.]

We have a party as well, Jenny. DD1's friend is turning 11. Which speaking of which, her 11th birthday is in April and we are stumped at what to get her. We keep asking her but beyond a "puppy" she isn't being very helpful. Anyone have any ideas? She's a bit of a mixture or tomboyish/girly girl... likes dressing up but doesn't like dolls/diaries etc.

[MomtoParker]

Rhys, I teacher 5th grade so the girls would be about the same age as your daughter's friend...My girls like Bath and Body Works hand sanitizers. It's weird, but all of them like it. Even the boys like it! Of course anything electronic. Does she have an iPod? Maybe an iTunes gift card?

It sounds like there is a lot going on with all you ladies and your LOs! Things here have been pretty busy. DH and I have been very busy with a couple of sick family members. It has just been stressful taking care of that plus having Parker.

He is very clingy right now. He insists on being picked up, but then wants down, but then wants back up, but down...it gets exhausting. Then he whines while he follows us around. It's a good thing he's cute!

[kdmommie]

Sorry, I meant to respond the other day and got distracted. Logan has been ok during the last couple of nights. Not wonderful sleeping but ok. Logan also has been clingy the last couple of days. It makes me feel kind of good when I've been away from him and then he acts like "momma don't ever leave me again" But then I need to get stuff done and he wants to be held. They'll only be little once right?

[Love Leigh.]

Thanks!! Dyl has been really clingy too, more so with Mary though, she's Mama's girl.

Has Logan's sleep improved any?

Ugh, I'm so tired and exhausted. I can't wait to have this baby out of me!

[kdmommie]

Logan has been acting & sleeping better.

It shouldn't be long! Do you know if you're having a boy or girl?

[Love Leigh.]

That's great!

Hopefully not, I don't think my sanity would last if I go overdue! It's another girl!

Poor Dyl has a double ear infection. She'd been tugging at her ears and wailing so took in. We've had a real problem with her ear, we need to see another specialist.

[kdmommie]

Logan hasn't had an ear infection yet but I know they are NO fun! I hope she gets better soon. 3 girls huh? That should be fun

[Love Leigh.]

Definitely no fun!! I had a lot of problems with my ears growing up (infections, surgery, hearing loss etc), sadly it seems Dyl has taken after me there. Bit nervous about 3 girls, but we'll juggle. I just feel sorry for our 4th child eventually if it turns out a boy.

What is everyone up to?

I have my 35 week appt today and we are going to MILs for her birthday "pre-dinner" celebration.