June 14, 2008

Toddler Bed


We changed Amelia's bed into a toddler bed this week and I am so proud of how well she has been doing. She loves climbing in and out of it. She calls it her special bed. She will stay in it in the morning until we tell her to get out. We still can't believe that. It is nice to not have to bend over that rail, and to see how much she loves it. I have come in after she falls asleep and found her sleeping on the pillow with her 3 blankets, 2 bears, 2 baby dolls, and an assortment of books. It makes me smile.

The Kids Room







This is the kids room starting from the door and going around. I redecorated in anticipation for the new arrival. I took out the purple border and made green stripes on the "boy side". We got a rocking chair and ottoman for a screaming deal. I set up a changing table corner. (I know it's shocking I haven't used that with Amelia, but she is too squirmy so we use the floor) I still kept her bug theme and name wall hanging, it is just more integrated now. The bassinet is all set up with all the blankets and animals he has accrued so far. I am finishing a really cute quilt for Amelia's bed. I painted the little sign above the bassinet so if you zoom closer you can see it better. We also have a little art corner next to the bookcase for Amelia because she loves to color, play with play dough and just read there. Of course, she still has her mirror for dress up and her baby doll accessories, so it is still very much a girls room, but I love being in there and spend most of my day with her there.

June 8, 2008

Belly


For those who are curious what my belly looks like, here it is a couple weeks ago. It's about the same. Just a few more weeks left to go. Can't wait.

Mustache May


I thought this picture is funny (though a little old). Philip had a mustache for a few weeks and this is what he looks like. CREEPY. He swears he won't grow one out again, but we'll see.

Look alike





So, I think this is a scam to make parent's feel good about where their baby comes from. I tried multiple combos of pics of us and all said equal or less than 9%, which, come on, she looks more like me. But it was fun seeing.

May 27, 2008

Memorial Day


We enjoyed a nice hike on Memorial Day to a small waterfall. Amelia loved boulder hopping and made sure to tell us "don't fall" every time we had to cross the stream. We were impressed that she walked most of the way back (probably a mile or more). She called the waterfall a shower.

May 25, 2008

Mother's Day



Amelia made a stepping stone with her hand prints for Mother's Day. She was so excited and did such a good job waiting and counting while we mashed her hands in the concrete. Can't wait to add this to our garden someday.