Big kid beds

We have finally changed the cribs to toddler beds!  After finding Connor playing superman across the two beds, we realized it was time to change them.  Brian worked this morning on them both cribs...I mean beds.  That will take some time to get used to.  They napped in them, and did a great job staying in them, not once getting out.  They woke up, called out, "Mommy, we're awake!"  We told them they have to have permission to get out of bed.  With their room being right by the top of the stairs, we don't want to take any chances.  

They are so excited about being in big kid beds!  After nap today, Connor got out of bed then told me he wanted to go back to bed.  (This only happens when he's sick)  He just wanted to get back into his "big boy bed"!  He crawls in and pulls the covers up over his head.  SO cute!  

I'm finding this a hard step to move past.  NEVER have they not been in a crib!  Just when I get used to a certain stage, they move into another one!  I'm thrilled, but I also know I'm never going to get these times back.  The life of a mother...

Past tense

I can't believe the day has come!  As we were driving in the car today after taking naps at the office, (the kids, not me) Macy spotted a school bus and screamed out "BUS!"  We went to the post office, then were back on the road in which she spotted the bus.  She said, "Macy see, Macy saw a bus."  She corrected herself and used the past tense!  I sat in amazement.  Anytime she or Connor would say they see something that they already saw, I would say "You saw ____". She picked up on it and did it herself today!  

Part of me is thrilled this is something she might be catching onto.  However, another part is SO sad.  One more step to adulthood.  (I know that sounds ridiculous because they are 2, but you all know what I'm talking about.)  I am trying to savor EACH and EVERY big or little step.  It seems like I blinked and they are now 2 1/2.  How much more time will pass in my next blink???? 

Finished project

  I have been working on aprons for several "sessions" with Ann Taylor.  She is teaching me to sew.  I love that time, it's my "stress free, fun time".  I'm incredibly grateful Ann is taking the time to teach me.  The kids love their new aprons, I know it isn't very "boyish" but it was an easy project to start with.  Next up is stockings for the kids.  Hopefully done by Christmas!

Motivation!

I think I have found Connor's motivation for pooping on the potty!  Cars!  For the last two days he has pooped on the potty because he now gets little matchbox cars for each time he poops on the potty.   M&M's worked for peeing, but we needed something more "substantial" for pooping!  I'm not claiming total victory yet, but we are hopefully on our way!

Macy seems to be getting interested in peeing on the potty again.  She asks to now, not that anything is happening, but hopefully the desire is coming back.  

The doctor thought Macy might have had the swine flu, but we now know it was roseola.  Connor has had this in the past, we were confused by the high fever until the rash showed up.  Then we knew...  Nothing major about roseola, just a bad attitude that comes with the rash.  Over with  in a couple days.   

Not much else new.  I just swear I have the cutest kids.  They are playing together so well, laughin with each other, sharing with each other, helping each other, etc.  I love them dearly!!!

Another day....

Nothing much exciting about today.  It was just a nice day.  We had a playdate at the science museum this morning and played with our friends.  It's always nice to get together with other moms you really like.  :)  

Connor told me he had to poop, but he wasn't wanting to go in a public bathroom so we left shortly after that.  We did have success when we got home though!  He pooped in the potty!  (But then later this afternoon he pooped on Thomas (Thomas the Train underwear I mean...).  Someday we'll get this pooping thing down!  If only it were as easy as the peeing!

We played outside, it was gorgeous.  The kids love playing in the sand...thankfully our yard is very sandy.  They ran in the leaves, and scooped sand.  A perfect day to them!  It's cheap pizza night so Monday night is our pizza night.  So it was a great day for me because I didn't have to cook!    

Macy's teeth did get fixed on Friday.  Dr. Mike was great.  He called later that day to see how she was doing.  Such a nice guy!  She will proudly show you her "new teeth".  She did pretty well while getting them fixed.  She cried, but did get used to the idea that she was going to have to sit there while Dr. Mike worked on her teeth.  However, when she started saying and signing "all done", I have to admit I cried.  She was trying to tell me in everyway she could that she had had enough.  My heart broke.  But just a couple minutes later she had her new beautiful teeth and she was asking to play with legos.  Such a trooper.  I love her.  

Chipped teeth

Well, it finally happened.  We have our first "expensive" accident.  While playing at the park today another girl pushed Macy and she fell to the ground and chipped her two front teeth.  I didn't notice it while at the park or I might have gotten the ladies info to make her pay the dentist!  We are going first thing in the morning to get them fixed.  I'm worried because they are so sharp that she might cut her mouth, but so far so good.  It doesn't seem to bother her much.  It doesn't look good, but it could be worse.  I would take a picture but my batteries are dead in my camera.  I'll try to get one before we get them fixed, we'll see...