[On the monitor: Finn cries and wiggles in his crib.]
Allie: Well, it's been five minutes. How much longer should I let him fuss?
Grandma: Maybe I should just go get him and hold him for a minute.
Allie: He's getting worse lately. It takes 45 minutes to put him down. He's relying too much on me for sleeping. He needs to learn how to do this.
Grandma: Maybe a few minutes more. It does sound like...
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Too Smart
Cael has a little slide projector that goes along with a storybook. He wanted to play with it today, but it wouldn't turn on.
Cael: Mama, on.
Allie: I can't turn it on. I'm sorry.
Cael: On, Mama!
Allie: It's broken, Buddy. It won't turn on.
Cael: Fix batteries!
Damn. He's good. When did he get so sma...
Fast Learner
Ryan: Okay, you get a special treat since you were so good.
Cael: Special treat!
Ryan: What would you like for your treat?
Cael: Special treat!
Ryan: Yup. You get a special treat!
Cael: Special treat!
Ryan: Can you tell me what you want for your treat?
Cael: Yes!
Ryan: And what do you want?
Cael: Two special tre...