We've been getting settled into our new home over the last couple of weeks. There's still a lot to do, but I'm just taking my time and trying not to stress about it. We are really enjoying our new neighborhood so far!
Reid has done great with the transition overall. We set up a "big boy room" for him, but his crib is in there too. He's been sleeping in his crib, but I'm thinking he's getting close to wanting to switch over to his bed. I'm still working on the details of his room, but I wanted to start him out in his big boy room instead of putting him in the nursery for a couple of months and then moving him out. The new baby's nursery is going to be pretty much the same as Reid's was. We did a gender neutral nursery the first time since we knew we would have the gender be a surprise with each of our babies. I LOVE the bedding that my mom made, so I'm really excited to get to use it again!
We've been settling into new routines, such as Reid's bedtime routine. We still do his bath, brush his teeth, and then get him in his pajamas. We used to sit in the glider and read books, but now the glider is down in our bedroom so that we can use it with the new baby. We got Reid a turtle nightlight stuffed animal that puts stars all over the ceiling and walls. After we get him in his pajamas, the three of us lay on the floor and sing songs and look at the stars. It's actually really fun and relaxing - kind of like camping (indoors in the air conditioning). :)
I was sooo anxious about going from a one story to a two story for many reasons, but so far, it hasn't been too bad. I may be singing a different tune once a newborn is involved though. :) The only real challenge is that it takes 100 times longer to get anywhere since the stairs are still a little bit of a novelty to Reid.
Here's a few random phone pics from the last couple of weeks...
We've been spending a lot of time at the lake in our neighborhood "looking at ducks" that don't seem to really exist. I think there might be one. We still love to walk around the water though. This is Reid saying "Ducks?"
I got to go visit Amanda, Brian, Colby, and Clara!! I met Colby in the hospital, but Clara was in the NICU, so this weekend was my first time meeting her! They are both sooo precious and I loved our visit!
The other day in the car, Reid was drawing on his magna-doodle and then started making a horse noise over and over. I realized that in his sweet mind he drew a horse! He was so proud! I had to take a picture of course. :)
We've been doing swim lessons for the last couple of months. Reid got a lollipop after his lesson this week! It was so sticky and messy, but I'm trying to let that kind of stuff go. :)
Love this picture that Auntie Alli took of Reid in his swing. Pure joy!
Mumsie and Popsie ("mummies and poppies" as Reid now calls them) got him his first tricycle! We are working on how to use the pedals!
This picture makes me a little sad, but this was Reid saying goodbye to his room on moving day. He said "bye bye hooowse" as we left...it was so sweet and definitely made me cry!
Happy Wednesday!
