Violet is doing better! (but we are in "the bath torture zone" tonight)

Violet seems to be doing much better with her medicine. I think we all fall into that trap where it starts working and so you stop using it. (I wont do that this time!) She is eating much better now and not freaking out! (thank god!) She has been the crankiness and adorable poutiness (see "Violet has Reflux" blog for pic) mistress in the evening for the past couple of nights. She goes in for her appointment next Monday. I have my two page list of things to ask him. (Our Dr.'s name is Dr. Anger - I hope he doesn't get mad at me for my "lack of experience, I'm insecure and overprotective, I have a million things to ask" question list! :) ) (What a strange name for a Pediatrician - It's sort of the opposite of my cousin Bobe's highschool librarian - Mrs. Reed)

I really have learned to dread bath night though. For some reason, Violet really, really, really hates the bath. She is all smiles until the water touches her in any place. (her toe, face, arm or booty - even the washcloth with water on it is the enemy). It's pretty much all screams and crocodile tears after that. We have learned to give her a bath in 30 seconds flat. I hope she doesn't turn out to be the "smelly kid" in elementary school. The one that tells you they brushed their teeth and only ran the brush under the faucet. (I can always use the "Grandpa is a cop and can run a test on that to see if you actually brushed your teeth" ploy. ) I am a little worried though- I really wanted to sign us up for a 6 month swim class - I have a feeling that won't be goin' down. (Maybe she will change her mind by then.)

Anyhoo - I will keep you posted on what the doctor says - she has to get her second round of torture as well - her vaccinations. (I sit back and cover my ears while Mike holds her for the Dr.) Wish us luck!