Easton's First Tooth

6/28/2012

Ok...so no one tells you that a child cutting a tooth is miserable.  Or maybe they did and I just didn't listen.  I have never seen so much drool and snot in all my life.  I have resorted to the boogie wipes which I thought I'd never buy but this poor kids nose will not stop running.  I feel SO bad for him as he puts everything in his mouth.  He went from sleeping through the night to getting up one or two times sneezing or coughing on the snot he is swallowing.  Then once he is up he realizes he is hungry and then of course wants his diaper changed as well.  So we are rotating Tylenol and 8 hour Advil to keep him comfortable.  He loves the frozen wash rags and just chewing on our fingers or clothes.  We also use oral jel between meds to try and keep him comfortable as well as the humidifier and Vick's plug in and vapor rub on chest, nose and feet.  Yes feet...the neighbor let me know that it's an old wives tale to put it on their feet but at this point anything that will help I'm willing to try.  I feel so bad for this little monkey and looking at his puffy red eyes makes me so sad for him.  Thank goodness we don't remember what it feels like to cut teeth because it sure does look uncomfortable.

First Plane Trip~ South Caroline

6/16/2012
Our first family vacation in Isle of Palms, South Carolina for a week.  I have never spent so much time and thought into packing for a trip.  We hauled 3 suitcases, pack n' play, stroller, car seat and of course golf clubs!  Who knew a person so small required SO much stuff and of course the husband made fun of me and all the stuff I packed and how long it took me to put it all together.  Thanks to my Mom who helped me repack and be sensible the night before and my Dad for dropping us off at the airport, I'm not sure if we thought that one threw and carrying it all on our own.

The flight was great and Easton did very well sleeping part of the way and giggling the other.  We stayed in a beautiful 5 bedroom and loft home.  We had our own king sized bed and bathroom and our door was right outside the pool.  Easton held his bottle for the first time on his own...it didn't last long.  It was a fun week hanging with everyone and all the cousins spending time together.  It was so nice to be able to hold and play with all my nieces without being rushed because we are only together for a birthday or holiday.  Everyone enjoyed the trip and on the way out we killed some time at the aquarium in Charlotte before we headed to the airport.  The kids LOVED the aquarium and Easton loved looking at all the bright colored fish!