Bitter Sweet Moments

Until I became a mom I never realized all of the bitter sweet moments I would experience! It is so exciting to see my baby grow and change but it is also can be a bit 'heart-hurting.' Today Jake and I are taking part I'm one of these moments. You may think it is silly but it's been a bit rough today! Our baby boy Max had decided he is too big for his crib. So after multiple escapes from the crib we chose to convert his crib to a toddler bed. Of course, after much research, we found a good way to transition is to get him really cool sheets that he will love. If any of you know my boy, that's none other than, 'BUZZ.' That means I lost the battle of a really neat sports vintage theme. :( I guess I will return the prints I secretly picked up and was going to sneak in. So, we ended up spending the day working in Max's room. Mommy deep cleaned and daddy converted the crib. Silly me to think that I would never tear up packing away his newborn crib set. Anywho, I washed the Styrofoam Toy Story sheets three times, hoping they would soften up. They didn't! I'm sure the sports sheets would have been good enough for this sheet snob mama. ;) Finally, I made the bed. Much to my dislike, my Maxy's big boy room was complete. And guess what.... He loved it!! He spent about a half an hour yelling 'BUZZ,' jumping on his bed, and having gibberish conversations with his pillow case. Man!! My baby is growing up and I really wish I could slow time down!! Ok, so I also have to be honest. I'm selfishly wondering what putting him to bed is going to be like. Goodbye quite evening time for Jake and I!! Of course, Jake wanted to take the stern approach and keep putting him back in bed and me... I wanted to jump in and snuggle him to sleep. However, Maximus does not necessarily slow down enough to snuggle so I did know that wouldn't work. So we initiated operation toddler bed. We picked up the tornado stricken toy room, read our five, most favorite books, gave kisses, and turned out the lights. As we speak I'm laying in our hallway outside Max's room listening for an escape. He has already got up twice, Jake went in first and laid down the law. I took the second shift and put him back in bed with many smooches. An hour into play watch dog, he is still in bed!! Not as difficult as I thought!! Please, please continue this was Maximus Jacky!! Bittersweet moment... Yes!!! I'm happy my baby is not climbing out of bed and fast asleep BUT!!!!! Where is the time going??? It was not long ago I would rock my five pound nugget to sleep every three hours!!! :( I already know your next question.... Time for another baby? No thanks! Not yet! :) Good night all! Please pray for a restful night for this house!!

The beginning of much more!

On September 5, 2010, I brought the most beautiful, sweet, smart, charming, and handsome baby boy into this world. It was not until after 13 hours of labor that I realized what God put me on this earth to do. That is to be a mommy. My precious Maximus is now nineteen- months old and as busy as ever. From climbing up his dresser to feeding the dog the ENTIRE bag of treats, he definitely keeps Jake (my husband and high school sweetheart) and I on our toes. I have found that parenting provides me with everyday struggles, struggles only understood by fellow parents. In blogging, I hope to accomplish many different things. I hope to connect with other parents for advice, possibly regarding tantrums or crib climb, but we will get to that later! I intend to share this with Max's extended, very supportive family and use this as my coping mechanism, for the good, the bad, the cute, the not-so-cute, and the absolutely hilarious. We could not be happier with the way our life is running. So hang on and enjoy the ride. (And excuse my spelling and grammar, I'm a nurse for heaven's sake!)


I know! He is even CUTER than you thought he was going to be! :)


Just a small taste of Mr Max!