The two year molars

Hmmm…are they called two year molars because they erupt around age 2 or because it seems like the eruption/teething phase of these buggers TAKES 2 years?  Kidding, of course.  But gosh, these buggers are giving Aidan a run for his money!  He is trying to gnaw on everything in sight.  He is using food, sippy cups, toys, blankets, stuffed animals, you name it…all in an effort to ease his pain.  As I run my fingers along his bulging gums, I can tell that he is getting the worst of it.  All 4 are threatening at once.  I just looked up eruption patterns of primary teeth, and verified that he is right in the window of having all 4 erupt at once since he is 27 months old adjusted. 

 I have been giving him Tylenol before naps and bedtime to help him out.  But I am unsure of what else to do for him.  Obviously traditional teething devices used for babies are out, since he would likely just puncture them!

 I caught a picture of him sleeping soundly the other day when he wanted to lay down with me for his nap.  He generally sleeps in his own bed for naps, but I always make exceptions for illness, pain, or nightmares.  Check out how long this child is!  Maybe he has a future in the NBA?  ;-)

Dead to the worldHoly long toddler Batman!

A couple of other cute pictures taken recently.  Brandon and I have really noticed his face especially starting to shed the baby/toddler look and take on a little boy look.  Sigh.  Bittersweet.  :-)

Mommy says I look like a 4 year old in this oneGoofing with Mom

1 Response to “The two year molars”


  1. 1 Preemie Twins' Nanny

    Wow! Those are some perfect sleeping pictures. He looks so relaxed, calm and happy. Love the arms above his head! Such a wonderful thing, sleep, and never more so than when they are experiencing the exceptions; illness, pain, or nightmares. It’s all the more perfect than, isn’t it?

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