Another Tuesday...

I've been focusing all my energy on getting caught up these last few weeks... I figured it was about time to post something a little more current. :)

Let me just start off by saying: Daylight Savings Time is killing me this year! I don't know why either. Oh wait. I suppose it could have something to do with the fact that, a) I committed to singing a special at church on the very Sunday DST occurred - so I had to show up there super early, and b) I also committed to watching my friend's kiddos the first part of this week - which means gettin' my booty outta bed at least an hour and a half earlier (i.e. TWO hours and a half earlier) than I normally would have. All while keeping the same night-time hours. Not a good plan when "springing ahead." Oh. And just so we're clear on this: I did not lose my hour - I would never be that careless. It was stolen from me!! Not to be returned until October... or is it November?... this year. *sigh*

But I digress.

In other news: We've decided that Mac should start using his own bed for nap time. Today was Day #1 in fact. Ever since we made the decision to transition him from sleeping-with-mom-and-dad to sleeping-in-his-big-boy-bed at night, it's been great! Well. There were a couple of kinks to work through in the beginning. (e.g. He'd wiggle his little self right out of bed and onto the floor which makes for quite an abrupt and thoroughly rude awakening. [p.s. Those toddler bed-guard contraptions are a life-saver! And sleep-saver!]) But for nap times, I would just put him on our bed since it's big and comfy... and then I could nap with him if I so desired. Aaaannnd... Let's face it. Most of the time, I desired. :) And, until recently, that's been just fine. Naps in our room, night-time in his room. No problems. But within the last couple of evenings he has started crying if we walk in the direction of his room and not ours at night. Then he'll point to our room and say, "That way, that way, that way!" And his volume becomes increasingly louder if we set him in his bed and say goodnight. In essence, he's cried himself to sleep these last few nights and I don't like it. Not one bit! So. All that to say: My hope is that he'll understand that all sleeping is to be done in his own bed from now on. GASP! Even when he's sick? Oh, don't make me answer that right now. I don't kn... Yes. Ok? Yes, even when he's sick. *sob* Although I reserve the right to re-open that topic for discussion at a later date...

Bed Conversion

Well. We're thinking it's time. Time to change out the "crib" bars for the "toddler bed" bars. Mac's not sleeping in his crib anyway... so what's the harm, right? We're not getting much sleep and, really, we're willing to try anything to get him into his own bed at night. All night. So this is the night. We changed the bars and... he's asleep! For now. Quick! Let's take a picture of him sleeping in his own bed! And then hit the hay ourselves! Well, the thought was nice. It was probably only a couple hours before he was up and headed to our bed. *sigh* Nice try everyone. I guess we'll give it another go again tomorrow...

Bedtime Story

There's just so much to choose from... how does one decide?? :)

Ok, I think this one looks good. Velveteen Rabbit.

WAIT! What about this one with the owl and the firefly?? Hmm...

Oh goodness... just too many choices! Let's read them all!! :D