Taking a break from children and going to Vegas is not the smartest idea. I got less sleep there than I usually do at home! The good news is that Josie didn't start walking while I was away, but she did learn how to pull herself up to standing by using the dog to stabilize her. Jed found her standing up with one hand on the dog in the middle of the room, so we have to assume that she pulled up on Kai to get there. She also clapped her hands for me this morning! AND she tried to stand up by herself this morning. She climbed up on my leg and then let go to stand up, but I spooked her because I got too excited about it and she wouldn't try again. Maybe she will be walking by Thanksgiving!

Anyway, I'm home. Very tired, and so is poor Jed who did great with the kids (although he spent most of the weekend with our neighbors, but whatever it takes to get through was ok with me).

Quick summary of Vegas: I love my Mother-in-Law, thanks so much to Gail for the trip!!! My sisters-in-law are pretty cool too, so sorry Monica couldn't make it. Hotel was great, didn't lose too much money gambling, saw Elton John's show (incredible), didn't sleep enough, ate too much.

Advice to all: DO NOT GO TO VEGAS IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS! They've closed one runway at the airport, I had an hour delay flying out and a 2 hour delay flying home, and we were lucky, they were projecting 3+ hour delays! Drive or stay home until they finish the airport construction!

OK, back to work!