So, I became a typical mom. The other day, when Ava wasted most of her dinner, I turned to her and did the old "there are starving children in the world young lady!" -- I then went on and on, until her eyes glazed over, and realized I had lost her at 'starving.'

I put the crib together yesterday, and when Ava saw it, she said "Mom! What's this???" That just about says it all, I think.

I want to know exactly how long Carter can go with a stuffy nose before the doctor's office does not roll their eyes when I call.