Baby math and parent vocabulary

The following equation has led us to a very exciting solution:

It was an eventful trip, but the end result is what really matters. Craig, Sera, and I have been home as a family for a week now. Craig remained home from work for several days as we tried to establish a pattern with Sera and the dogs. The pups have been beyond fantastic. Addie initially showed interest, but quickly became bored with Sera. Fred has become Sera's protector. If Sera cries, Fred perks up and then stands over her.

Fred also enjoys licking Sera's forehead and feet.

Life has certainly changed in the Repanshek household. Our living room now contains a portable crib and Boppy. There's a swing in the dining room and a bouncy seat on the dining room table. There is always a bottle in the fridge and I can usually find a pacifier and a burp cloth in every room. Craig's backpack/laptop bag has converted into a "daddy bag," full of diapers, wipes, and a onesie. Our conversations have shifted focus. In the past 2 1/2 weeks, Craig and I have had more conversations about poop and burps than we have had in the past 12 years of marriage. We have added several new vocabulary words to our family language.

Baby burrito: Sera when she is wrapped tight in a swaddle.

Baby Houdini: Sera likes to swaddle, but really prefers to be able to move her hands. Despite a tight swaddle, courtesy of the awesome SwaddleMe, Sera always manages to break her arms free of those baby straight jackets. One time, Craig thought he had Sera fully secure. However, from underneath the swaddle, emerged one of Sera's tiny little fingers. It was as if she said, "HA! No one can contain me!"

Crashed out: The moment when Sera is in deep sleep and difficult to wake. Her preferred sleep position is on her back, with her head to the side, and her arms above her head.

Daddy snuggles: The quality time when Craig naps with Sera on his chest.

Grumpy: Our word for poops. The word actually originated with Addie. When Addie goes outside and has a bowel movement, she makes this audible, grumpy moan. Sera has continued the tradition as she strains every muscle in her body when she has to go. (Aren't you happy I don't have a picture for that?)

Nom nom: Our word for pacifier. We purchased Avent Soothie pacifiers for Sera. This pacifier is transparent and open, so you can see into her mouth as she sucks on it. She looks a bit like a fish when she does it, but Craig felt that she was saying, "Nom nom nom."

These aren't the droids you're looking for: Sera often has these very serious looks and it appears as if she is concentrating very hard. She also likes to have her hands on her face. Sometimes, she seems like she is trying to control things with her mind. We're waiting for her to come into her Jedi powers.

It has only been 2 1/2 weeks, I can't wait to see what new terms we get to add next.