Saturday 10: Crib Break!

It's certainly been a week of growing up for out little guy!  We started the week with a new potty because he'd grown out of his old toddler potty and was still not too sturdy climbing up on the big boy potty yet.  He seems very excited about it, and about the prospect of earning some Daniel Tiger or Charlie Brown viewing if he successfully uses the potty.  Again, we're not exactly potty training right now, per se, just trying to encourage potty awareness and give him opportunities to practice.  He still seems unable to anticipate needing to use the bathroom, so I know it will be some time before we have full potty training success, but any positive associations will help us along the way. 

  

A little concerned that he's already taking his "phone" and "computer" to the bathroom with him!

Already reading books to his stuffed animals.  Storytime with Elmo Bones and Dundee!

On Monday, we hit another milestone.  Little Buddy climbed out of his crib once he woke up!  He's known how to climb in and out of his crib for awhile in order to get his stuffed animals, but he hadn't realized he could get out after sleeping and didn't have to wait for Momma or Daddy to come get him.  *Sigh*  I'm glad he's growing up, but I will miss the convenience the crib provided.  It is going to take some work to get him to stay in his newly modified bed at night and to not get up to early in the morning!

Unfortunately, because of the craziness of the morning, I missed taking a picture of Little Buddy in his outfit for school.  They were working on letter "P" this week and they got to wear their pajamas to school.  Little Buddy picked his Elmo PJs, which are getting a bit too snug around his belly, along with his Elmo bathrobe.  He was so cute!  I may have to restage the outfit in order to get the picture.

Daddy had to work late, so we ended up taking a jog down to the park and playing for a bit before dinner.  His happiness is contagious!

Taking some light reading on the jog with us.

 My favorite smile!

Settling in for the night in his modified crib.  Toddler rails are not my favorite!  He's started getting up much earlier now that he can get himself out of bed.  We hope he settles into a more manageable routine soon.

Now that he can get out of bed, the new video monitor is a necessity.  It actually feels a little creepy watching him with night vision while he sleeps!

We enjoyed the rest of our week.  Little Buddy is really enjoying watching his flowers grow!  He loves giving them water and then letting me put them in the window for "sun-sine."

Two shoots coming up so far!

Wednesday was Rodeo Day at school.  Love my little cowboy!

 Zonked out after boot camp, a picnic, and playing with friends in the park on Friday.

Playing with T at Bouncing Bears on Saturday.  Daddy was at Habitat for Humanity for most of the day, so Little Buddy and I decided to go play with friends!

 

At Little C's birthday party at the Little Gym.  Such a fun time!

It felt like this week just went by in a blur.  Next week is Spring Break for both Little Buddy and I.  I hope we can have a fun week full of adventures together!


Good night,

LBM

Little Buddy's Momma