More September summary

Ok, before we move on, I had a few more things to report from September.

This month both kids were sprouting teeth. Megan got her first 2 year old molar and Liam got his first tooth at the beginning of the month and his second tooth at the end of the month. While there is nothing particularly special about getting your first tooth at six and a half months, if we factor in Liam's prematurity, this is some kind of family record. Everyone has had very delayed teeth in our family. Note Megan's 2 yr. molar coming in 8 months after she turned two! And the story in the family is that my mom didn't have a single tooth on her first birthday - I guess she just gummed her birthday cake!

And on the last day of the month, Megan started potty training!!! Forget walking and first words, this has got to be the biggest milestone! At least it feels this way after changing umpteen million diapers. She is doing great - only two pee accidents, and otherwise she has been perfect. I will admit that we are bribing her heavily with candy, which may cause those late sprouting teeth to fall out early, but it does seem to provide the necessary incentive. Things aren't so great with number twos, though. She doesn't really have accidents, but she just holds it until we put her in a diaper for sleeping.

And then there are always a few funny lines from Megan.

September saw the start of football season and more specifically Monday night football. At half time of the first Monday night game, Megan had a report on what had been going on downstairs: "I learned how to carry a beer," she told me.

Megan is also starting to notice the differences in anatomy between the sexes. As she reports: "Boys have penises, girls have geraniums.'

At the end of the month Megan ran out of the kitchen saying, " I am going to get Rusty (stuffed dog). " She came back carrying Bunny and a Teddy bear. Her explanation: "I changed my channel."

And then there are always those times when you just can't argue with kid logic.
Pam: What do you want for dinner?
Meg: Pancakes!
Pam: Pancakes are for breakfast. What do you want for dinner?
Meg: I want breakfast!