Cry Baby

 The last few nights have been the first we've let Aeli cry himself to sleep.  We've spoiled him and rocked him to sleep 'most every night of his life.  Now he's teething for serious and cranky-wankstering when he's tired and hurting.  He even refused a bottle the other day!

It has been working out, though.  Mostly we just play with him until he's definitely tired- usually between 8 and 10, (on the earlier side lately since he's been skipping his afternoon naps), and then plop him in his crib.  I don't think he's cried for more than 10 minutes before falling asleep.  It feels good.  Like we (as parents) have gained some independence, and strength. 

And he is doing just fine.