Crib Notes: Month 10

Park's tenth month was all about the teeth. We are literally discovering new teeth every two weeks - at this rate he's going to have a mouthful before his first birthday. And while we've finally realized the signs (drooling, gnawing on everything, screaming at bedtime, and wanting extra cuddles during the night), I have to say that it really sucks knowing that he's just going to lose these in several years. I mean come on, this is difficult on ALL of us. So we're going through the pain and sleepless nights off and on for weeks just to say goodbye to these little suckers? I think the tooth fairy should pay a visit to both the kid and the parents after each tooth comes in (kind of a "congrats/you made it...again" type thing) and then come back to say good riddance later on. (Can you tell who's sleep-deprived and cranky?)

I really can't complain. For the most part, Park is a champ through all of it (maybe more than mom). And throughout the month, when he wasn't sucking on every finger, he was busy clapping on command, waving goodbye/hello/just because, picking up small bites of food, patting his hand on his chest and pushing things away (including mom and dad) when he didn't want something.

We continue to try new food and give his taste buds an adventure. He loves yogurt, mangos, refried beans, cold water, hummus and cheese. We are also "practicing" with the sippy cup knowing that he'll soon be switching to cow's milk. So far, he finds the cup more useful for gumming and throwing on the floor than drinking. And when it comes to the doggies, Park will stop whatever he's doing if they're anywhere in the vicinity. Luka makes him giggle and Park likes to test Zoe's boundaries and invade her personal space by touching her paws when she lays by him. Nobody touches Zoe's paws. In fact, we had to switch vets a few years ago just to find someone who had a more understanding bedside manner when it came to handling her. But Zoe seems to think Park is alright (for short bits of time) and puts up with it for a minute before moving to a safe distance.

Like every month and milestone, we continue to lose hours and days just watching this kid grow before our eyes. It's happening way too fast, but we're loving every minute.


Post-bath. Pre-comb out.


The kid has a real taste for books.


Cute little teeth destined for braces.


Not sure which is cooler here - Craig's totally 80's snap bracelet or the fact that he's draped with a burp cloth ... in public ... while waiting for MC Hammer at WSU's homecoming ... and not caring.


At what age do you teach them it's rude to point?


Here's to another great month.