Whose tooth will crack the surface first? We’ve been suspecting it for a few weeks, but I really do think both kids are teething. I didn’t want to jump to the conclusion too quickly, since I know a lot of people say “teething” when their kids start putting everything in their mouth. But that’s just what babies do, not related to teething.

But no, my kids are not just exploring with their mouths, they’re full-on biting everything they can. Sleep and eating are disrupted, and they love it when you rub those sore little gums. You can even see the tell-tale white bumps under the gumline. Not super close to the surface, but something where there used to be nothing.

So, we’ll see whose break through first. Daniel’s appear to be more prominent, but he also opens his mouth a lot wider than his sister, so it’s hard to tell on her. It’s amazing the range of ages when babies get teeth. Some get them at four months, or like my neighbor’s son, some don’t get any until 14 months! You just never know. But it doesn’t look like it’ll be too long.

Of course, I said that with rolling over. It’s been since Thanksgiving, and both babies (Rebecca, especially) still just hang out all the way on their sides, twisted and contorted, about half an inch from going all the way to their tummies. I don’t think they really have any interest in completing the roll. Belly to back is no problem, but the other way remains elusive. Ah well.

By the way, in case you were wondering, I am continuing to fall in love with my new lens. What a difference it makes, especially when it comes to indoor photos (which is about all we do when it’s cold and snowy). Here you go, today’s drooly monsters…