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Summer into Fall

We've had some pretty big developments since my last update. A few days after my last post, Wren began crawling out of her crib and transitioned into a big girl bed! It's been an exhausting 2 1/2 months. She fights like crazy at night to get into bed, and for several weeks she was waking up in the middle of the night and running into our room. Things have improved, but she's still adjusting!

We went to Miami with Baba and Yaya in July. They were such great help with Wren, so Cam and I had a little time to relax. Wren loved staying in her "house" with Baba and Yaya and swimming in the hotel pool. She's still not a huge fan of the beach!










Wren has been doing great with her potty training! She only wears Pull-Ups at night and has few accidents these days. I was bribing her with toys every time she peed or pooped in the potty, but lately I've had to up it to chocolate or cookies. She's developing a sweet tooth like her mama after all. ;)

Wren spent a lot of time with her grandparents the past couple of months since Cam and I traveled a lot. We took trips to Colorado to visit our friends, Idaho to get away for a few days, and I went to Savannah, GA for work. Wren has enjoyed splashing around in her pool (always naked!), going to Six Flags and the Lakewood Elementary Park. There's never a dull moment with this delightful little kid.

















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