August 9, 2012 - Still Teething?

So the Baby has two teeth showing now, and he is still super cranky! Last night was rough he needed feeding at 11:30pm and then several times between 2:00 and 7:00am. I don't know exactly how many times but it felt like he fed more than he slept!!

Today I let the kids paint since it is a rainy day. We also went to get a birthday present for the Girl's friend. She is going to a party on Saturday (at the same time as the Boy's baseball final game!).

It is always better to go toy shopping alone, or at least with a child who is too young to understand 'toy store'.  Sometimes when this isn't possible, you must try your best not to spend too much on toys for your own children when you are shopping for another child.  I normally set myself a budget and only let them pick toys within it.  Its hard, but it works!  And rarely ends in tears because they walk out with a new toy!  The Boy is easy, because he likes whatever collectable is cool with 7 year olds.  Lately it is Trashies, and for a few bucks he can get a pack.  The Girl however is much more difficult, but I can usually let her pick a Polly Pocket, they have sets that start in the $4 price point.