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We went into "town" yesterday to finish up a few more shots of a toddler & then met up with some friends at the splash & play park. I had a feeling preparing for a lengthy day trip would add stress to my day, but I didn't realize so would Lexi's temper. It was not a good day until around 1PM. When we finally made it to the park (where she screamed at the end of the photoshoot, the entire way & in the parking lot for 20 minutes), she managed to calm herself down to nurse & finally collapse into a 20 min coma. She had to be exhausted.  I didn't think about the possibility of her teething at the time, but I was about to have an emotional breakdown. Carrying her & all the stuff. She wouldn't go in the car seat. And then eventually just couldn't be happy with anything.  I was so hot & wanted to join the water, but I really thought I was gonna just turn around and leave. So glad she finally came around. Right after I called Eric & told him to pray that she would calm down. I was a rookie & couldn't handle anymore.

So after her nap I wanted her to join me in the splash area; surprisingly she loved it! I was worried because it's colder than her bath but she was super chill & even began splashing around. I wanted to stay forever at that point & just hope daddy & I can come back one Saturday. Or better yet - find one in Hickory. It was like sitting on the beach with feet in the water except no sand & nasty salt water. I just ignored the possible kid germs & counted on the chlorine. I forgot her hat which I was so sad about but  just my back got burned. Perhaps the tops of her arms got more than they should, but for the most part things ended well.

Until this afternoon when the cry fest started all over again! Heavens, if a teething amber necklace is what I need, I'll order it now! Teething is what everyone says about it. H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E. The only thing that calmed her was a quick step outside & splash in the tub but even those things didn't last long. She's sleeping now. Let's hope it knocks any pain away. I HATE seeing her upset! Especially when I'm helpless. I can't think of anything else.

The Smith babies! Lexi was wearing bottoms & a hair bow but that all went to pots.

the cute toddler I took some pictures of

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