A snot-faced little boy

Julian's been having a rough week. Either allergies or his teeth or perhaps some germs he picked up are simultaneously stuffing him up and giving him the snots and a case of the I-don't-want-to-sleeps. He's usually a great napper and sleeper, but for the past few days he's been up at night and refusing to go back to sleep in his crib. Now, it's nap time and he's got these big old circles under his eyes and he's refusing to sleep. I think it's probably because he can't suck his thumb like he wants with all that snot in his nose. And, if he's anything like his momma, the snot draining on his throat is making it sore, which is irritating enough in itself. Poor guy. I got some baby Vicks last night, but I'm thinking I should have gone for the full strength...

He's turning into quite the little boy. He started saying "ruff ruff" when we're talking about dogs. He's making the connection with signing "more" and "all done." He even acted like he was brushing his teeth last week when I brushed mine. His movements are getting so focused and intentional. His physical features are chiseling him into a toddler. It's so fun to watch. He's still got that crazy happy laugh of his, which Jenny noticed the other day when she and Ollie were hanging out with the Jules. And, look! He's already a drummer! Momma's so proud.

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The big "What Not to Wear" premiere is tonight! Yeah! I'm going to live blog at statesman.com/thegoods, starting just before the show airs at 8 p.m. central on TLC.

The Springfield News-Leader ran a story today in the Life section. My favorite part?

At the end of her week in New York, she flew back to Austin for the big "reveal" Feb. 1 at an engagement party the show hosted for her and Knox. The waiting crowd included her family from Aurora.

Broyles came out in heels, nice jewelry and a fancy dress.

His daughter's heels surprised him most, Dan Broyles says: "I haven't seen her in high heels since prom. It was kind of a shock."

My article is still up at Statesman.com.

Have fun! Let me know what you think of the show!