Pacifiers, swim and molars

Well, I think we have successfully weathered the storm and are done with pacifiers. Jack only had them at bed time, but we still didn't want him to be the 4 year old kid who needed them still. Plus, our doctor told us we should wean him off of them in the next couple of months before he turns 2 but I'm more of a cold turkey kind of gal.
The first day without pacifiers was so easy! I was shocked! The 2nd day wasn't as great...This was also the first day of swim lessons so he was traumatized and had some weird rash going on. I am a mean mommy and didn't give in though. Now it's a week later and he is done with them! (He even spent the night at Grandma's house on Saturday and didn't need them!)
I'm glad we stuck to our guns because life is easier without them!
Jack had his second day of swim lessons today and it was much better. He still cried when Bonnie took him but during his "rest" time he wasn't crying. We go 4 days straight this week so I'm hoping each day gets better.
I think Jack is on the verge of getting his first 2 year molar...He has been so whiny lately and is constantly chewing on his finger. We have had to use Tylenol for a couple of naps to make sure he gets good sleep. I am ready for all of these teeth to be in...I am not a fan of the teething process!

Playing outside on the 4th of July. It was the "coolest "4th I can remember with it only being 83 degrees.

I'm never in any pictures but this makes me laugh because Jack is saying "cheese" when the picture was taken. Of course I had just gotten home from the gym so I looked lovely....

He is becoming obsessed with sunglasses. I had to give him an old pair of mine to wear around the house. The other day in the store he rode around in the stroller with them on. 

He still loves his books. He calls this book "Amy book" because my sister gave it to him. He likes to put 2 words together when describing things now. 

He can't be sweet all the time...Here is the start of the tantrum when I wouldn't give him my phone.

Meltdown time...