Our plan is to move Elliot into Henry's room before the baby comes. I am becoming more and more skeptical about that plan. Elliot is still in his crib and, though he and Henry go to bed at the same time and nap at the same time, I fear them never falling asleep at night and playing/fighting til Mama throws them out the window. How do you make that adjustment? Is there just a rough period that everyone must endure? Mild sleeping potion?
Also, on the adjustment front...looking for a pre-owned mini van. Three car seats won't fit across the backseat of my car and so I am going to sell or trade-in the station wagon (Incidentally, only 58,000 miles in 7 years....not bad, huh?) and get a mom-mobile. Practicality be key, my friends. Coolness is out floating amongst the gillyweeds.
But cannot wait to do this again...
one of the best feelings in life.
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Congratulations!!!! So so exciting!
I am always saying that if I went minivan, I don't think I would ever go back! They sound heavenly! :) And, I don't think I've said CONGRATS on your third!! And, also SO glad you are back blogging more!!
girl we HAVEEEEEEE to get together with all these kiddos!!!!!!!
Our kids are spaced very similarly to yours and we moved Sam from a crib into a big boy bed in Jackson's room right before Ally was born. Sam was 2y6m old. At first, I thought I'd go crazy. They did play all night long, but it made the transition easier for Sam. Then once he was used to sleeping in a big boy bed, we just staggered bedtime. Jackson would get to stay up later because he was older, and Sam would go to bed first because he usually fell asleep within 10-15 minutes of hitting the pillow. Then we took nap away for Jack at age 4, and he needed to go to bed at the same time as Sam. They did play again, but after about a month, the novelty wore off. They are usually both asleep within 20 minutes of bedtime now, and the room sharing has really made them even closer. They are the best of friends. (Most of the time.) :)
When I was in Dallas last month, I rode around in my pal's van and came home wanting one. I don't care one bit if they aren't "cool" (and let's be honest, my 1999 gold Camry isn't really cool), it was AMAZING. So dreamy! I'm a tad jealous you are getting one! Yippee!
Oh! And that picture of you is STUNNING! It's true.
Beautiful picture! You're such an amazing mommy. Mini-Van Time!!!!!
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