Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Ode to Toddler beds


So this post is dedicated to Tucker's new experiences with his 'big-boy bed'. I just have to say I think the transition from crib to bed is SO MUCH FUN for the parents! It's like opening a random present every time we open the door after he's fallen asleep...where is he going to be and what has he destroyed that's laying next to him before he fell asleep. We have to make sure not to open the door too fast, never knowing if he's fallen asleep right in front of it or not. One of the first nights Rudy went in when it was a little too dark and almost stepped on the poor kid!
Needless to say, he loves his big-boy bed (cause it has trucks on it and we make a big deal of what a cool bed it is) and he seems to be getting plenty of sleep...whether it's in the bed or not!





Rudy's officially now a 3rd year dental student, having just finished his finals for 2nd year. He's got about three weeks off (which he'll be studying for the boards) and then back for a month of clinic, then three more weeks off when my parents are coming out (to visit and see the new baby) then back into crazy life starting in August. But this summer should be pretty fun and I should actually see a fair amount of him which will be SOO nice! We got fencing material off of freecycle so we're going to be putting up a fence for the backyard so this wobbling 8 month pregnant body doesn't have to run so much to keep up with the two year old! :) Our 'house projcts' are going to be mostly outside this summer I think. We've been working on 'landscaping' which term I use lightly because the majority of houses in VA don't worry too much about grass, driveways, or many flowers besides the ones that just randomly grow in the yard. But hey! We never have to water our yard! :) We're all about conserving water...riiiight. :)

8 comments:

Ann-Marie said...

I laughed right out loud looking at those pictures! All the things I have to look forward to! :)

Ginny said...

K, so you described that first position to me over the phone, but only a picture does it justice!!! I've seen my share of funny positions, but that one takes the cake!!!

Michelle said...

I love looking at your blog those pics are too funny. Good luck with your last few weeks of pregnancy. :)

Cole and Mindy Smith said...

Oh myHECK! Those are probably the best pictures EVER! You are having a better experience than we are...Lincoln does NOT stay in his bed, but can open doors! I need to get the safety knob thing-y's! Anyways...big boy beds DO rule...way to go!

tami said...

Miss...
THANK YOU FOR THE LAUGH OUT LOUD!! That always feels good!

To all you new parents out there, take it from a mother of six...buy a doorknob with a lock and install it the opposite way (so you can lock it from the hall). This is GREAT for toddler bed training, and also for TIME-OUTS. :)

Rucker Family said...

So funny! :)

The Henrich Family said...

Isn't it amazing how children can sleep anywhere...and in so many positions?! That's great you captured it on camera. Tucker is so dang cute.

Unknown said...

It just makes you laugh to walk in and see them in the strangest positions! That is why you have kids, to keep you smiling! Good Luck your pregnancy too!