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Hi folks, Liam here. I decided to take it easy on Mom last night, and only wake her up every 2 hours. (The white noise they put in the bedroom was a good idea.) She was all grateful, like, "sweet, sweet sleep!". That's how you train Mommies.

I was unimpressed by Mama's "new skills piling up". How lame. I decided that I better just tell you myself all the amazing things I can do.

First of all, if I grab your hand, clothing, or hair and pull it into my mouth, it means I love you and I love to CHOMP. Chomp! Chomp! Oh, the delight! I also like to chomp on my giant squid and my puppy, but Mama won't give me the alpaca bear to chomp on because she is mean.

Also, I don't like to be swaddled anymore, so don't do it. If you do, I will have little crying explosions every 10 minutes, so there.

I can move the baby gym this way and that. Me strong, strong man!

And finally, I have the astounding ability to laugh and cry at the same time. For example, if Mama is trying to dress me, and I decide that I am hungry NOW NOW NOW but Papa is doing a funny dance for me, then laughing while crying is indeed the most reasonable option.

Till next time, everybody!