He's not a baby, anymore!

Oh my gosh - when did Joey get so big? He is now officially a member of the "big boy bed" club! He looks so adorable sleeping in his bed! I can't believe it! It feels like just yesterday I was having a hard time letting him sleep in his crib in his own room at four months and now he's in his own room in his own big boy bed! Ahhhh! I seriously wanted to cry when we put him in his bed last night. He did great, though. Keith is a bigger sucker than I am, because he wanted to go ahead and get Joey and let him just try naps first and then slowly move him into the bed. Basically - he wanted me to get him used to the idea and then when he was totally comfortable dad would swoop in and let him sleep all night in his bed. Ha! Joey is tougher than that!

Last night we put him in his bed and he cried. It was so horrible. I went upstairs after a few minutes and layed in bed with him for about 30 minutes. As soon a I left he cried, again, and Keith went up to get him after about five minutes. We let Joey have some yogurt to snack on and then let him play for a bit. Keith took him back upstairs and he went straight to bed. He didn't cry at all. Now, Joey is taking his first nap in his bed. I just snuck up there to take the picture. Oh gosh - he's so cute!

Well . . . onto other things. Keith got back Friday evening from TX/Mexico. He was there all week. He came back with the cutest outfit for Clarissa. It's a little cowgirl outfit. Debbie bought Joey some black boots when Joey was a baby that will go PERFECT with the outfit. He was so excited to show it to me. If I go at the same time I did with Joey I've only got FOUR weeks to go until she's here. Keith said he looked all over for something for Joey at the airport, too, but they didn't have anything in his size. He said he was feeling a little guilty, but realized he has not bought anything for her at all. So - now he's fine.

Clarissa is still kicking like crazy. I read that the kicks will start to go down a little as she has less room to move, but it feels like I'm a punching bag. I've got my 35 week appointment this Wednesday - so I'll keep everyone posted. Keith is going to have to miss that appointment. So, Joey will have to step up. :)

Changing of the Leaves

It's really starting to be close to the peak of the changing of the leaves here. So, today we decided to go on a hike and see if we could get some nice pictures since the weather was absolutely awesome today! We ended up going to Nobscot Reservation in Sudbury, which is a boyscout's trail, and we also went to the Wayside Inn. Joey had a blast, but got really upset when we wouldn't let him go swimming at the grist mill.

We were able to get a few really great pictures - you should go look on Joey's picture site. We were able to get an awesome picture of the Boston skyline from a cliff at Nobscot! It's absolutely amazing! I also posted a picture of Joey where he's crying when we told him "no" about swimming. Keith took a picture of me running after Joey and me drying off his tears. Poor baby. He just wanted to go swimming! Anyway, if you get a chance you'll really be able to see my belly in some of the pictures. If you don't have the link, it's http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a148/rtruman/?mediafilter=all

Other than today's hiking adventure our weekend was pretty relaxed. Unfortunately, Friday Keith has to work. It was supposed to be his Friday off work, but he had to do some stuff before Monday. Going to NY last week really threw him off his work schedule. Saturday we just hung around the house. Well, I've got tons of homework to do and I haven't even started most of it or my Bible Study - so I've got to hustle today!

I'm finally updating

We just got back from NY about midnight last night and I'm exhausted! Raytheon sent Keith on a short trip to Ithaca, NY (Cornell University) to do some recruiting. Joey and I tagged along with him. On the way to NY we stopped at a gas station and let Joey get whatever he wanted . . . he chose a reeses peanut butter cup and grape juice. What a mess he made! I really think he's going to enjoy Halloween this year.

Joey just had his second playgroup and he absolutely loves it! He actually told me bye and went and sat at the table for snack time all by himself. He didn't cry at all! Which, usually when he cries it's just for a minute - but he had so much fun today! He really liked it last week, but today he had soooo much fun!

I have another doctor's appointment in a couple of weeks. I can't believe how close my due date is. I'll be ready for Clarissa to be here. I can't wait to hold her and to see how Joey reacts . . . and I can't wait to not be so uncomfortable! Right now as I type I'm cringing. I think she likes elbowing me.

Talking up a Storm!

Joey has started talking so much lately! I love hearing his voice and he is just too adorable! His speech therapist today actually said that he's totally up-to-date on his speech, he just needs help with focusing. Fat chance! His daddy still doesn't want to focus on things! He starts a new playgroup next week and I think it'll be great. It's for two hours and it's very structured. They have game time, play time, singing time, and craft time . . . oh, we can't forget the most important - SNACK TIME! I'll let everyone know how he does during this time. I'm kind of nervous. They allow the parents to watch through a two-way mirror. My little man is getting so big!

We received in the mail today Clarissa's first homemade gift! It's absolutely precious! What does everyone think? Merle made it and it's so gorgeous. I love it! I love it best when we receive homemade gifts - it really shows that they're thinking of you and it's just special. Oh . . . you know what? I lied! This isn't Clarissa's first homemade gift - Tutu made her some blankets, bibs, and receiving blankets that I love. I apologize! I just love them all! They're so personal and special.

I have my doctor's appointment this Wednesday - so I'll keep everyone informed with that. This week is going to be crazy! Monday is Memorial Day and we're going to the parade, Tuesday is regular, Wednesday is my appt., Thursday is Joey's playgroup, and Friday is his therapy. CRAZINESS! Keith promised me he would be able to go to the parade with us since this weekend he's going to NYC to visit with his friend David. They'll be playing golf together. He's so excited about it!