Annika is starting to communicate with us more and more, if we pay attention. Last night, Annika wanted my attention, at all times. I couldn't clean anything or do any sort of work. I could only sit on the couch while she played. As the evening wore on, I couldn't even sit, I had to actively be holding her or tickling her or something or she was not happy. I think she needed a little Mom time. At one point, I was tickling her legs over and over. I stopped and put my hand on my lap. Annika took my hand and put it back on her leg because she wanted more tickles. She was a little off yesterday for Kris too he said. She didn't want to eat much during the day and was extra clingy for him too. I wonder if something's bugging her, like teeth? She slept pretty well though. At 7:30, we went upstairs and took a bath. Then we read a story and then I put her in her crib, turned on her Ocean Wonders Aquarium to music only, told her I loved her and that it was time for sleep. She laid down with her stuffed animal and went to sleep. There was no crying, no holding Mom's hand, no giggling. She just went to sleep. I was back downstairs by 7:52pm. I think that's a record! She woke up about an hour and a half later and started crying. I went in there, gave her the pacifier back and she laid down and went right back to sleep. Another half hour later or so, Kris came home and right at the time Annika woke up again. This time I didn't go in and she pitifully cried a couple times before turning on her aquarium (music only at night of course) and going back to sleep. She then slept until almost 3am! Of course, I didn't fall asleep until after 11pm because of the loud and windy thunderstorms we were having. I'm glad Annika slept through them though.