To binky, or not to binky...

So, our daycare provider attempted the seeming impossible/unbelievable task of breaking Bella of the dreaded B-I-N-K-Y. Yes, we spell it in our household (along with swear words).

She went all day (nap time included) without it! YAY! So, I played along, and did not give it to her at home at all. She never even ASKED for it! So, then I pushed the envelope and tried putting her down for the night without it. Screaming, pleading, and foot stomping ensued. Being the "enabler" (thanks Bridget) that I am... I gave it to her. But I would say for her first day without the binky, it went pretty darn well!

Now, if only I could get lipstick on a pig! wink, wink

Finally settled in

Hi all. Finally settled in with the house and new job. Yes, I am actually used to getting up at 4:30 a.m. now. Sleeping in on the weekend (until 7:00 a.m.) is fantastic!

Bella is changing so much everyday! She is getting taller and losing the baby fat, learning so many words, and starting to gnaw and drool on everything in sight to get those second year molars on the move! She said "thermometer" yesterday! She is in love with Dora and Boots, and says "Swiper! Swiping!" (It should be "Swiper, no swiping!" but who am I to critize?) She still plays "mute" when others are around, but never stops when she is at home with Ben and I. See video below for our little inside joke!