A Surprise Visit

Look who came for a surprise visit yesterday!!

No More Crib...

I wasn't even over the shock that my baby girl decided she no longer wanted to wear diapers when Reagan decided that she was going to make all of her big-girl transitions at once.  For the first time ever,  Reagan climbed out of her crib.  Once they do that it's time to make the switch to a big-girl bed because you don't want to risk the fall from the top of the crib rail.  That fall would likely end with a child with a head injury or some sort of broken bone(s).  We were going to convert her crib to a toddler bed, however we still felt she needed a rail to keep her from falling out.  Those rails were just as expensive as the toddler bed I found on craigslist, so we decided to get rid of the crib completely and use her crib mattress in a toddler bed.  A twin-sized bed doesn't seem like a good option for her super-small room.  So here she was in her first night sleeping in her new big-girl bed.  Sigh.  My baby continues to grow up way too fast!

January 21, 2013

 

No More Diapers...

 On January 8th, 2008 I changed the first diaper of my first born child.  On July 11, 2010 I changed the first diaper of my second born child.  There was a 6-month overlap where I was changing the diapers of both of my children.  Jocelyn potty trained about a month before her 3rd birthday, and I was back down to changing the diapers of only one child.  On January 11th, 2013, on the day Reagan was exactly 30 months old, I changed my last baby diaper (well, a baby diaper of one of my offspring I guess).  Later that day, Reagan pooped on her little port-a-potty and decided that she was no longer going to wear diapers.  Isn't that what always happens when you take a trip to Sam's Club and purchase a large box of diapers and a large box of wipes?  I changed baby diapers for 5 years and 4 days (or 1,831 days).  I can't even imagine exactly how many diapers that adds up to, but I can promise you that it was a lot. 

It is bitter-sweet for me.  Knowing Reagan is my last child, I was in no rush to get her potty trained.  She decided it was time.  I'm not sure I was ready!  It didn't matter if I was ready or not because Reagan was.  She made her mind up and she was NOT going back.  She wanted nothing to do with diapers anymore!  She was a "big girl now" because she "poop on the potty".  We are all so proud of her, and especially proud of the ease of getting her used to using the potty rather than a diaper.  I guess when it is time, it's time!  She looks so cute in her hand-me-down (because-Jocelyn-had-some-but-never-wore-them-at-that-age) underwear.  The image that is so cute can also draw tears from this mommy, who can't believe her baby is growing up.  Like I said...it's bitter-sweet!  No more poopy diapers!!!  

Homework

Jocelyn had a homework project that she was so very proud of.  

Each child had to decorate a gingerbread person in any way they desired.  She wanted to make a ballerina gingerbread person, so we did!

PALS

PALS has become Reagan's place this year.  

Jocelyn is now in Pre-school during PALS time, so Reagan goes on her own.  She always has a fun time!

Meeting Luke

 The girls got to meet their newest cousin today!

 

 

Baby in a Basket

The girls were playing house today and this is how I found Reagan.  I'm not quite sure how she bends to fit that way!

Jocelyn's 5th Birthday Parties!

I just can't believe Jocelyn is 5 years old!  Where have the past 5 years gone??  This year Jocelyn got to have 2 birthday parties!  One party was for her friends, and the other for family.  We ended up having the parties back-to-back on Saturday, January 5th.  It made for a super-fun day with lots of celebration (and two very tired little girls who didn't take a nap)!

The first party was at Gymsport in Bridegville.  Gymsport is an athletic center that seems to focus on gymnastics.  They also have some pretty cool play areas.  All of the kids at Jocelyn's party seemed to have a REALLY fun time!

The kids are ready to get started!

There was a giant foam block pit the kids had fun jumping into.

Reagan jumping from really high up!

They also played some games on the gym floor.

Walked the balance beam

 Later that evening we invited family over to celebrate with Jocelyn ay our house.  Jocelyn requested a Little Mermaid theme for this party.  We had hoagies, pizza, cake, and ice cream.  Everyone had a fun time chatting and watching the birthday girl open all of her presents!  

ALL of the grandparents together!

We had so much fun celebrating your 5th birthday with you Jocie-Bean!

Happy 5th Birthday Jocelyn Paige!

 Dear Jocelyn,

Five years ago today we welcomed you into our lives.  It has been such a joy to watch you grow and turn into the beautiful, smart, wonderful little girl you are today. We have enjoyed all the moments from the past five years and look forward to the many, many more we will get to create.  You are such a caring little girl, a great big sister, and you are so fun to be around!  We love you so much! 

Happy 5th Birthday Jocie-bear!!!!

Love,
Mom & Dad

January 9, 2008 -- one day old

January 8, 2013 -- 5 years old!

Welcome Baby Luke!

On Sunday, January 6th Luke James made his grand entrance into the world at 10:49am.  

He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.

As cute as can be!

Proud Mommy

Proud Daddy

Proud Grandma, Diane

So happy to meet you!