The Monster in the Clock and Wolves in the Bathroom

Yikes, I can't believe how long it's been since I wrote anything! I need to get better with updates.

A funny story first. Nicole has a very active imagination and has now taken to scaring Julia. Nicole has Julia completely convinced that there is a monster in our grandfather clock. Julia won't go near the clock and now and gives it the evil eye when she walks by. Nicole also managed to convince her that there are wolves in the bathroom. I had a terrible time getting Julia in the bathroom to brush her teeth this morning. I guess potty training isn't going to go so well now.

Nicole had her first dentist appointment yesterday (late, I know). At my prompting, the dentist gave her a good speech about thumb sucking and how she has to stop. The dentist is going to call Nicole in 2 months to make sure she's stopped. Surprisingly, Nicole has taken this very seriously. Last night she told me I had better take her blankie away (yes, THE blankie) because she sucks her thumb when she holds it. I didn't have the heart to actually take it away, especially when Mark is away - I want to sleep! She still did very well and said that anytime she found herself sucking she would stop. So maybe she's on the road to being done. If only it could be as easy as taking away Julia's day time soother!

The dentist also said that some of Nicole's 6 year adult molars are in which surprised me (she's 4 1/2). She hasn't complained of any mouth pain. The dentist said we should expect she will lose her baby teeth early too, possibly starting within the next year. How can my baby be losing her baby teeth? It seems like just yesterday she was teething.

That's all for now, I'll try to update more often!