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I can't believe it's already been 10 months since Emmett was born, yet it still seems like so long ago.� This past Sunday, James, Emmett and I went to Shawn and Sara's to babysit one-month old Ben while they went out for a lunch date, and it seemed like such a flash back.

I also realized how much easier it is to look after a one-month old than it is a 10-month old.� My gosh!� It's crazy to think about how our lives have evolved in 10 months.

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Oh, what Shawn and Sara are in for in 9 months ...

Age Timer: 10 months

Topics: Weekly Updates, family, infant, cousin, babysitting

About a couple of months ago, I started getting ready for the weening-off-the-bottle-to-sippy-cup phase.� I bought some transitional sippy cups from Munchkin (which have a soft spout made of a silicon material similar to Emmett's bottle's nipples) and even the real things, planning to be fully prepared.� When I first gave Emmett the transitional sippy, his reaction was basically, "What the heck is this thing?" which then of course resulted in frustration and the cup bouncing off the floor.� I decided to put it away and try it again another day.

Well, "another day" turned out to be today, and I'm happy to report some mild success!� Watch as Emmett investigates and tests his sippy.

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So far, they seem to be working out great!� No leaking, easy-to-grip.� I definitely recommend them if you're looking for a training cup.� Check 'em out here.

Age Timer: 10 months

Topics: Milestones, Firsts, sippy cup

Emmett spent last weekend up in Maine with Gran Lucy and Grandpa Mac to give James and I some time alone to celebrate our 2-year (dating) anniversary.� While it was fun to do some adult things like go out to dinner in Harvard Square, have intelligent conversation and see a movie at the theater, I'm not gonna lie - I missed the little goober.

Of course he just had to do some growing while we were away.� Lucy noticed a budding tooth in the front, top row of his gums while he was in her custody, which has without a doubt contributed to his crankiness this week.� Luckily though, Lucy also came up with what I'm calling the apple remedy: a semi-peeled apple for Emmett to chew on, which really does the trick.�� It keeps him occupied, and it feels good on his gums.� A lifesaver!� Check out the apple remedy in action:

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In other news, it's my sister's (Aunt Adrienne) birthday today.� Happy Birthday, A!

Age Timer: 9 months, 3 weeks

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