What, naps?

Thanks for all the parenting tips.

Blaine is so sweet. I just love him so much.

About two weeks ago he decided that he didn't need as much sleep as he had been getting, and he started seriously teething. (I think.) Overnight he stopped taking his naps. So now we are back to the guessing game. He's fussy--tired, hungry, teething, or just plain grouchy? I guess I should call the Ezzos. Grin. He still goes to sleep on his own at night and sleeps for eleven to twelve hours. For that, I am very grateful.

He loves sitting up and has finally started standing (with help) and supporting his own weight. He likes rice cereal and hates zucchini, but doesn't eat more than half a tablespoon at each meal. I'd like to know how children KNOW how to make that facial expression that just says it all, "YUCK!" I haven't given up yet, though. The experts say that it can take up to 12-15 different chances to taste a new flavor before children decide they like it, and most parents stop at 5 or 6.

Being a mom has taught me: why every mom thinks their child is the most amazing creation. They truly are.

Question for the day: Why do we all insist on learning about sin the hard way? Why do I feel sometimes as if I was cut out of the same cloth as the Israelites in the Old Testament? Why does it take personal pain to make us reach out to God and become forgiving and accepting of others? Why do relationships have to hurt so much?

I really do love my church and I have found some very Godly friends in the three years I've attended. When you need someone to pray with you and you can think of more than one person who you could trust to pray without even needing to know what they are praying for...that's special.