i have some bragging to do here...

a few weeks ago, lucas gave up his sucker! what a big boy.. i didnt want to say anything prematurely, to not jinx it - especially with ruby on the way, older siblings have been known to "fall off the wagon" on such issues - but he was just ready to quit i suppose//

and grampa dave came to town with a regular water bottle (with a screw-top that was fun to learn how to use!) that really helped him get through he initial "withdrawal" period ... after a week, he picked it back up for a day and then was completely done! bravo, lu!!

and ruby,, my darling 'piccolo rubinia' (as the italian guy on the bus told me).. she slept through her first night last night!! .. sigh... makes a mother so happy. and well rested! she ate at 9pm and didnt wake up again until 4am , by which time i thought my breasts were going to explode from being so full.. anyway - last time i checked - an infant of 14 days who sleeps 7 hours straight ~ qualifies as a "night"... what a good girl, mamas little boobela.

oh i am so proud of my boo's.