Making Big Progress

Since we have moved into our new house we have been trying to help Hayden become a big boy. Last Monday February 15 we traded in Hayden's baby car seat to Toys R Us to receive 25% off a toddler bed. Jon had picked it up while Hayden was napping and we put it together before he got up. We told him he was growing up and needed a big boy bed. Well his new big boy bed is a Lightening McQueen race car... pretty cool huh? Well Hayden thought so too, because he forfeited his "mimi" aka pacifier to sleep in McQueen. So now Hayden's room is almost complete... we just need to touch up the paint in his room. He has "Super Hero Blue" walls with Cars decals, a McQueen mural, and a welcome race fans banner. We just put up red curtains this past weekend and can't wait to see the valance Aunt Nancy has made for his room.

Another thing we have been working on is potty training. The first day we tried Hayden did great, but I think that was because I put him on the potty at the right times. Ever since then he hasn't wanted anything to do with the potty and goes off and plays when he needs a diaper change. Well today was different... We had just gotten back from the library when Hayden told me he was poopy and needed a diaper change. He was very upset about it... well he wasn't poopy but he had just peed in his pull ups and was finally feeling the wetness. Then tonight he went on the potty, and got it all out before bed time. We even asked him if he had anymore in him and he pushed more out. PROGRESS! He really is turning into a big boy.

On the home front... we bought blinds for most of the house. Down stairs we got all the blinds and curtains we needed. We actually like how it looks and even bought the thermal blinds and curtains to help save our energy costs. We haven't painted anymore, that is on the agenda for tomorrow and the rest of the week. Then we get a load of surprises this weekend that will finally complete our home. Thanks Aunt Pat, Uncle Brian, and Aunt Nancy for your generosity!

Oh yah, I almost forgot... I passed my drivers test!