*Big Girl* Bed

Well, since Halle will be turning 3 this December, we decided to finally convert her crib into a toddler bed. Her pedi always said to leave her in the crib until she consistantly climbed out of it, but she had NEVER tried to climb out and I think at the age of almost 3, it is time to move up.

So, Sunday evening we made the switch. She fell asleep in the living room that night, so putting her to bed in it was easy, we just laid her down. We put pillows on the floor next to the bed in case she fell out. As Cory and I went to bed that night, we were wondering what she would do in the morning when she woke up....would she call for us like she always had or would she get up and come in our room. My guess was that she would show up in my room to wake me up in the morning. About 7am came the next morning and I haven't seen or heard her yet. I flipped on the video monitor to see what Halle was up to and she was still sleeping, but starting to stir a little. I watched for about 30 minutes while she just played in the bed. She would hang her head over the side and check things out on the floor, then she would lay back down. Then she put her feet over the side and swing then a little, then laid back down. She just laid there and made some noises and did some singing. I was so suprised to see her so content in the bed. Then, the phone rang and I was called to sub that morning so I had to go in and get her. She was so excited to see me and tell me about sleeping in her Big Girl bed. I still wonder how long she would have stayed in there.

Every morning since then, Halle has not gotten up as I thought she would. Instead, I still hear the same "mommy....mommy....I need to potty!" that I heard when she was in the crib. She sits in the bed until I come and open her door, then she happily bounces out of bed. I guess she thinks she can't get out until I come in there. Let's see how long that lasts!

24 Week Appointment and other news...

I went for my 24 week appointment this past Thursday. It was uneventful - which is always great! My doctor said that everything looked and sounded good. I have to go for my glucose test sometime in the next couple of weeks. I go back to the doctor in 4 weeks, then after that, she sees me every 2 weeks. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going! Bebe Cole will be here before we know it!

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We decided to go ahead and take our house off the market this week. We have had it for sale since April and nothing has happened with it. We decided since we only have about 3 1/2 months before Cole will be here and the fact that I am not working this year, that it would be best to wait and put it back out for sale in the Spring.

Now, to that *not working this year* thing. I did not receive any offers for a job this school year, so we decided I get to stay home with Halle (and Bebe Cole after he arrives). I didn't push for a job as hard as I did last year. I knew the likelyhood of me getting hired was slim since I am pregnant. I have decided that I am going to sub this year so I can get my foot into the door of the school where I would like to teach (and send my children). I am really excited about being a stay at home mommy this year. It is a new adventure for me. Until this summer, I have never been able to stay home with Halle. Yes, we are going to have to adjust to one income now, since I received my last paycheck last week, but it is so worth it to me. I have always envied the moms who get to stay home and raise their children. It is such a privilege! It also gives me extra time to spend with just Halle before Cole arrives.

A little late but....

We are having a BOY!!! I just realized that I never posted this! We are super excited! His name will be Cole Allen. Same initials and middle name as his daddy. Now our little family will be complete!

I would post ultrasound pics, but my scanner had decided it does not want to work. So, I'll post a belly pic instead. This is me at 22 weeks.
I go back to the dr. this Thursday just for a checkup.