There's a saying that with each kid, you do things differently. You know, there are less pictures taken of each child. (Although I'm not sure that's true here, considering how much we just spent at the photographers..) Some say with the first child, you don't let them have a paci if you are totally committed to nursing. With the second, not only do they have a paci, but when it drops on the floor, you just dust it off on your shirt. By the time the third child arrives, they are born sucking a paci just to keep some peace in the house. And when it falls on the floor, you just hope the dog doesn't get to it first. Child number 4 at our house not only had a paci, but she herself chose to share it with the dog. That's been about the only thing she shares.
She has learned how to scream to get her way. Papa and mema say it's payback. I, on the other hand, think it's totally and wholly connected to the fact that she too has older siblings who continually tease her. (I feel your pain LaRue!)
But there is another saying that goes along with each subsequent child you have. Something to the effect of their diaper hanging lower each time before you change it. So true, especially when the baby girl is wearing a dress.
All I can say, though, is at least she has clothes AND PANTS on! This summer we went through a phase where she thought clothing was optional. At one point I found her on the kitchen counter, standing there totally naked.
Soon after that happened, a friend sent a card alluding to the fact that she would have a way to pay for college. Please, don't add that to the list of subsequent child sayings!
