Big Boy Bed & Organize, Organize, Organize

This past weekend I decided it was time to pack up the crib and bring out the big boy bed for Cody. Boy did this start something...I started looking through closets and thought how in the world will i have room for more toys with Christmas just around the corner? So i started with Cody's closet and sorted through the "baby" toys and what I believe he will still play with. How do you accumulate so much stuff?! I had Katie come over and pick out what she wanted for John Jr. and the rest is ready for consignment. Meanwhile I did decide to put the crib and bedding set as well as all the nursery decorations that match the bedding for sale on Craigs List. I also listed the high chair but so far no calls yet. Ironically my best friend just told me that she is pregnant so I believe she is going to end up buying the crib.

Cody and Hannah were having fun all day just playing with toys they haven't seen for a while. After organizing the closets we decided to move some furniture around. The glider rocker in Cody's room wasn't really being used anymore and went down in the family room. This led to clearing out some toys from the family room and puting them in the kid's room so it doesn't seem like the whole house is all toys! Then of course we start thinking how we need new furniture for downstairs, new furniture for Hannah's room, and eventually bunk beds for Cody's room when he gets a little bigger. But for now he sure does like his toddler bed. He went right down for his nap the first day and has slept several nights now with no problem. It's nice to know that he can just get up when he's ready in the morning without me having to go pick him out of the crib but at the same time it's kind of weird knowing he is free! I just can't believe how my kids are growing up on me!

Parents' Day at Dance

Today at dance class parents and grandparents were allowed to come and watch for the hour. I scrambled in the morning to get everything ready...diaper bag with toys for Cody to be entertained, camera and video camera, blah blah blah. We left early to go to the bank first and arrived at Miss Kathy's 20 minutes early which was just what i wanted to do, first to get a parking spot, and second to acclimate Cody. Not long after i pulled into the lot, Tammy and her family pulled in and out comes Tammy holding Lexi's dance bag. As soon as I saw it, I knew i forgot Hannah's! No ballet or tap shoes, just the sneakers on her feet were all we had!!! I was so upset with myself. Did i leave and go home to get them and be late? Tammy had a good idea to go in and see if Miss Kathy had extra pairs. Thank goodness we were able to find both shoes in her size that matched!!! After getting situated, Hap and Gam showed up to watch. I'm so proud of my little girl! She did an awesome job. Not shy at all, she performed like she has done this a lot longer than she actually has. We all really enjoyed watching her. Even Cody was amused most of the time. There were a few occasions that I thought i was going to have to make an escape with him, but he made it through. After dance we all went to Jim and Nena's for lunch. By then it was time for Hap and Gam to head back to work and we headed to the grocery store for a few items. Once home Jimmy called to see how Hannah made out. Then it was time to put Cody down for his nap. Hannah and I are enjoying the afternoon like we always do. We even got to practice a few of the dance moves now that i actually know what she does every week! Here are a few pics of the big day!

A Day at the Dairy Farm

On Sunday Jimmy, the kids, and I headed to Sandy's annual fall picnic on the farm! Every year the kids seem to enjoy this more and more. And now that Cody is out of the stroller and walking and running everywhere, he really enjoyed himself. After eating way too much good food and dessert, we headed to see the baby cows. Both kids were a little unsure of sticking their finger in the cow's mouths but funny enough Cody accidentially had his fingers by the fence when he got a surprise lick!

Then it was off to see the bigger cows in the barn. What a mess and smell! As we were leaving the barn, we made it just in time for the hayride. Cody enjoyed the tractor and Hannah and Hayley were having fun being silly together. Scott and Jimmy sat this one out and went back to sneak more food I'm sure.

After the hayride it was getting late and much colder so we headed home. Both kids fell asleep on the way home, in fact, i was almost asleep myself! At least i didn't have to cook dinner since we ate late. After baths, the kids played with Jimmy. Hannah and I played some more games on Webkinz and then it was time for bed. We had a great weekend!