Fire alarms, dog sickness, and teeth

STORY 1: So what exactly makes fire alarms go off ONLY during the middle of the night? And why do you have to take ALL alarms down to stop the noise? And why do you have to take out the batteries COMPLETELY before they decide to finally stop the second most annoying sound in the world? And how is it that kids can sleep through the alarm, but wake up when you open the ladder to take the alarm down? And why does it happen AGAIN the next night after all batteries are changed and dust is wiped off?

STORY 2: Poor Luci had to go to the ER doggy doctor late Wednesday night. She was super dehydrated, vomiting and pooing blood, and breaking out in hives.... and all this was AFTER we got back from the vet for bathroom issues that hadn't stopped after 3 days. Luci had a gastrointestinal something-er-other and spent all night in the ER and following day at the vet. We were very pleased with the quick diagnosis (unlike last year's sickness that lasted 1 1/2 months) and knowledge of the vets. She's super sleepy being on the medicine and still really skinny, but recovering very well. Thank you Lord for healing our doggy!

STORY 3: Why do teeth take so long to come through? And why can't they all come in at the same time? We've had some major sleeping issues (the lack thereof) and super fun fussiness this past week with Olivia....and therefore myself. However, I finally saw a bud of a tooth coming through on the top! So hopefully it'll all be over soon....until the next one comes! I know she looks happy as a lark in the picture, but I had to include it because she was SOOO cute playing with her baby on the couch. I think she's going to be a fine big sister!