Day Sixteen Hundred and Sixty-Six

The Sleepless Teeth

Amelia's teeth have chosen the worst time to terrorize and punish us. She hasn't slept in three straight nights. And neither have we. Please little teethies, pop through so we can all get some much needed rest! Our poor girl can't take the drool and snot and pain and fever anymore!

Day Sixteen Hundred and Thirty-Nine

The Seventh Tooth

Rocklin Dada's huntin' hat...and her SEVENTH tooth!

Look at that thing (bottom left...your right!) And it came through - of course - while her teething necklace has gone missing. Ahhhh! I thought we were in for it, but actually, Amelia's managed the discomfort without ANY tears, snot, or fevers!! I didn't even know the tooth was there until she sucked on my nose and I felt something new! We've raised a tough little chicky...but I totally, absolutely ordered another necklace because I know how much it helps her! So proud of you, Baby Mimi!

Day Fifteen Hundred and Fifteen

The Homeowners (and their New Teeth) Go Shopping

I used to hate Home Depot. 

Then my Dad got hired there and I liked it more.

Then I bought a house and now, it's like, the greatest store ever.

I think Amelia is in agreement.

The only problem? Selecting what you want.

How am I supposed to know what kind of plants to buy?

Or what kind of rug to select?

Or what kind of paint to choose?

SO many options.

SO many errands. 

SO much stuff...I don't even know where to start.

Especially with a teething baby.

That's Tooth #4 right there...with 5, 6, and 7 not far away.

This whole house-putting-together thing is going to take us a while.

But slowly, we are making progress. Even if that just means moving furniture from one room to another! With our bed out of the living room, we were able to slide the previous owner's couch set into the living room. She had two sets and used this one in her sitting room. Since she couldn't take both with her to her new home, she asked us if we wanted this one and we gladly accepted, considering we threw away our old Walmart couch when we moved out of our last Jupiter apartment. 

Eventually, we'll purchase our own couches, get a new HUGE rug, and make the room our own, but for now, at least we have somewhere to sit...and do laundry...and store laundry...and...eat...

...because this is the current state of our dining room. 

Well, technically, this is an eat-in kitchen thing. But for us, it's our dining room. Because the "formal dining room" is going to be used as our study/library thing...since there's nothing formal about Adam and I and because we don't have enough guests to require a formal dining room anyways. Sad. But true. So yeah, after we came home from our errands, we figured out that my semi-dream farmhouse table will fit in our dining room - proof by the cardboard cut-out and our garage sale chairs that Adam is going to refinish! 

Also, if you'll kindly notice that every wall in my house currently looks like an idiot with a paintbrush got ahold of the wrong paint color, I'd greatly appreciate it. This was not my best work, people. And I can't even begin to tell you how mad I was when I figured out what happened. What I thought was a great idea to touch up the scuffs and dings in the walls, turned out to be a ginormous mistake. Darnit. I think I've now located the correct can of leftover paint and am hopeful that it'll possibly do the trick. Otherwise, we'll be stuck with scarecrow-patched walls until...gosh, I don't even want to think about it.

Day Fifteen Hundred and Fourteen

The Peepers and Their Sleeper

My Mom and Dad are always keeping an eye on me! And when I wake up, I just come grab the blinking orange light on the bed and they come running. I'm learning everyday, and more curious than ever. Every day is a new adventure with my parents - they're always going someplace and seeing all kinds of new people. I mostly get excited for a few moments and then just fall asleep while my teeth keep wiggling their way out. Hey growing all these teef, and waving at all these new friends gets tiring! In fact, I'm getting tired just telling all of you about my day! I know just what I need...

Ahhhh yes a good hard face smashing nap, one where when I wake up, half my face will be red and make up a nice imprint of whatever my face fell on when I passed out! People, I live for this. But....actions speak louder than words. 

Lord God, Thank you for safety and a loving home. Thank you for my Mama and Dada. I'm sorry I get fussy when I'm hungry. I owe you everything Jesus, it's in His name I pray, Amen.

Goodnight everyone, love you.

ZZZzzZZzzzzZZZZZzzzzZzzZzzzZZzZZzz!

(By: Adam)

Day Fourteen Hundred and Eighty-Six

The Teething Errand Partner

This happy girl put up with hours of errands yesterday.

I know, an oxymoron considering she spent much of it in her car seat, but an oxymoron I'm glad nonetheless!! And WHILE teething! Such a little champ! 

Check out that tooth!

Ever since she started actually teething, we've seen SO many new, fun faces!

And silly ones too!

She's always wiggling her tongue and drooling everywhere.

She's just the best.

We are so thankful for her sweet and calm demeanor.

It was a long one yesterday, but she managed every bit of it, and even treated us to a NAP in the truck! Who is this kid?! Love you MillieGirl! We're officially out of Miami and onto the next thing: preparing for our trip with friends to the Blue Ridge Mountains until Monday!!!