Teething

Well, it has appeared to everyone that I have been teething now for at least two weeks. Has anyone considered that I just like to chew on things...fingers, toys, teething rings, sippy cups, my clothes, my blankets, and yes now my pool float. It may appear as if I am making an attempt to play ride em' cowboy but I'm really just trying to gnaw on the white handle. Unfortunately for me but fortunately for the pool float, my hand seems to get in the way. But like all things new, it only takes a little while to figure out how to get to what you are really trying for. It just takes perseverance, a quality that will serve me well as I grow. (We'll see how it serves my parents.)

So, yes I am in the midst of teething, I think. Mom is armed with nasty cherry tasting, gum numbing stuff that she sticks in my mouth every night. Does it numb my gums or numb my tongue? I also get some Tylenol if the going gets real bad at night. (I was waking up every 3 hours again, mercifully, I am back to just once a night.) And every once in a while mom rubs some Benadryl on my gums. Supposedly, this makes me tired and decreases my drool. However, this backfires on mom every once and awhile and instead, I drool more and refuse to nap. (My first nap that lasted longer than 45 minutes in aweek occurred today after numerous outdoor activities. I think I'll have more mom insisted outdoor playtime from now on.)

But alas, there is still no sign of the teeth when I rub my tongue on those gums or try to bite my finger off. This is probably good for my finger but bad for drawing out the pain. Check back for the momentous "I have a Tooth" post!