a BIG week

Two milestones that we never thought would be reached in this house, have occurred in just the past few days. August must be sensing that 18 months is an age of great expectation in the land of toddlerhood... or someone told him that his 'half-birthday' is on the horizon. Regardless, for those keeping score:

1) He gave up the bottle. Well really, we just quit offering it to him, and he hasn't asked for one. So, mission accomplished.

2) He actually acknowledged my existence. It only took 17 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days for him to say it, but he is finally saying 'Mama'. Sure he reserves it for only times of absolute meltdown and distress, but we're still counting it.