Happy New Year

It is hard to believe that New Years is already here. What a busy year it has been. Devin had a super fun Christmas and will have a busy week ahead. He is with Rich's parents today, and then will have his first overnighter at my parent's tonight. Up to now, Devin has always been with Rich or I at night. So we are very excited to have an entire night all to ourselves. Yeah! We are also Tahoe bound on Thursday for a long weekend to celebrate our third anniversary on Sunday. We should see quite a bit of snow, but hopefully there will be a break in the weather so we can take Devin snowshoeing and do a few other fun outdoor things. I'll post pictures next week.

We think Devin is getting six new teeth right now. He's had the eight front ones (4 top and 4 bottom) for a while now. We see parts of all of his first molars on top and bottom and then his canine teeth on the bottom look like they are getting close. It takes so long for them to actually erupt. Just when you think they should be through, they aren't and then two days later, they are close again. Devin has been managing it pretty well overall. He'll be fussy for a while, but then be better later. It really comes and goes.

Devin has added a few more signs to his list. He can sign for "help", "airplane" and "fish". The airplane and fish look pretty similar, but they are there. He also understands us well. We can give him something to put in his diaper pail or hamper. Usually whatever we send ends up in the diaper pail though, but it's close. And he'll get something and bring it back. His comprehension seems to be progressing great.

He also has picked up a new trick...although I wouldn't call it a trick. When he undresses for the bath, he'll pee as soon as you take his diaper off and you are about to put him in the tub. He only does it at bath time thankfully. I think he's putting together how his body works...maybe that is the first step towards potty training. We'll see.

Thanks so much for checking in on us. We wish you a wonderful and heart warming New Year!