Big ...Big... Big boy bed!!

This past weekend our littlest moved from his crib (cribby) to his big boy bed. He has been ready for awhile. Jumping right out of his crib, opening the door and yelling,"I'm awake!" Is not normal behavior for a baby in a crib. This I know. I just wasn't ready I guess. However, the time came I was anxious to redesign the room because I love re-decorating a space. Then when I was finished, it hit me. My littlest... No more crib... No more BABIES! And the tears started. Not to be a drama queen, but where did my baby go???

 Littlest has always been the opposite of his size. BIG personality, BIG voice, BIG everything. So, I was not surprised when he came racing up the stairs and said,"yay... My big ...big ...big boy bed!" He was and is still so excited. We bought him special big boy truck sheets which he loves and anyone who has come over since... He shows them. He transitioned really well and has been sleeping the same. Phew! The big boys assumed he would now move into their room and I thought that was so sweet. But, no. Kevin would never fall asleep with his big brothers in the same room. So, for now... Littlest is still by himself. Maybe one day I would welcome a bedroom with three in it. Could be fun? For one night... 

Random pics again

Kevin's new thing is to be sneaky... He's lucky he's so cute!

The boys being cute before school. They are really into bringing will to the bus together now. I love them.

I have not been letting Will nap during the week because he up all night if he does. So, we have had a few long afternoons and a few funny sleeping moments... Like this one when he fell asleep on me mid sentence. Poor boy, I hope next week is easier! 

Big news over here

We are getting a puppy!! For many reasons, I have wanted a puppy. The boys have wanted one since they could say the word puppy. They stalk our neighbors'dogs and constantly talk about how they want one. It took a little time and a few talks... but Jon is, "excited," now too. Between you and me... I know he is going to enjoy it the most! 

We did some research and found the perfect breed and breeder for our family. We are getting a miniature labradoodle. She will be arriving in early June and her name is going to be Lacey. At first we weren't going to tell the boys and just bring her home. However, after some thought we decided to tell them. I think this waiting period will be a perfect time to teach patience and preparation. Something you don't get a lot of chances to teach for weeks at a time. So far it has been great! The boys are over...the..moon. Each day or night, we are reading from a book called," raising kids and dogs." They have told EVERYONE! It is adorable. I am aware that it is kind of like taking on another baby, but I think it will be so good for the boys to have someone to care for outside of themselves. I also think the unconditional love of an animal is priceless for kids. Our breeder is amazing and has been very informative so far. She sends weekly updates with pictures and tips of things to be reading/doing as we prepare for Lacey. She is also potty training and crate training her. Here are some recent pics of our girl.

Random pics