HELP!

For the past week or so Leanne seems to have developed a new bed time schedule that is for the birds!  I don’t know if it is because of teething or what, but she’s been going to bed at her normal time with little fuss.  Then an hour or so later she wakes up crying, exhausted and completely miserable and is awake until 10:00 when she goes back down sometimes for the night, sometimes to wake up a few times before morning.

I am at a complete loss as to what the issue is.  The only thing I can think of is that it is related to teething (we are still working on the last molar).  I’ve tried giving her tylenol at various times before bedtime hoping that would help, but nope. For the life of me I can’t figure out what happens between 8:30 and 10:00 that keeps this kid awake.  Any ideas???

Disney World really is the happiest place on Earth.  Even teething is a pleasant experience there.

Leanne had her two left molars come through while we were down there a few weeks ago and we didn’t even realize it until we got home. She was completely fine, totally happy, and in no apparent pain what-so-ever.

Fast forward to two weeks later… The poor girl is miserable!  She has her two right molars coming in and is the crankiest, fussiest baby ever!  I am thinking that another long weekend in the “happiest place on Earth” might be in order to get us through this round of teething!

Monday morning Leanne and I headed to the park to meet up with some of the moms and kids in our new play group.  Now that Leanne is a pretty accomplished walker she is loving her freedom.  She loved following around the other kids and was totally in her glory - that was until she fall and hit her face on the cement floor in the picnic area.  She ended up with a few scrapes and a bruise on her face (right near her eye - ugh).  Leanne handled it pretty well.  She hardly even cried.  I think her ego was more bruised then her face.

(with strawberry applesauce dripping from her mouth)

Last weekend my sister Tara and Justin got married in Disney World! The wedding and reception were beautiful and I know that everyone (us included) had a great time.  We’ve added a bunch of pictures to the photogallery.  The ceremony took place right before sunset in a beautiful gazebo overlooking a lake.  The reception was on the lake in Epcot and all of the guests got to enjoy front row seating for Illuminations, Epcot’s lazer light show and fireworks.  It was so cool even Leanne got into it (but crashed from sheer exhaustion not much later).

Congratulations to Tara, Justin and Parker!  I am so glad we could all be part of your special day!!