Changing Beds

I woke up to a big THUD this morning. I shot out of bed and ran straight to Makayla's room. Indeed, my worst fears had been affirmed. Makalya fell out of the crib. She was already back on her feet when I got there, and once I held her for a minute or two she stopped crying and wanted to get a book to read to me. My heart was pounding. I have no idea how she landed. It could have been on her head for all I know, but I watched her close all morning, and she seemed just fine. I called Devin and told him what had happened, and even though we didn't plan on doing it so soon, we decided we would put her in a toddler bed sooner rather than later.

This, however, is not where the story ends. When I went to get Makayla from her nap, she was NOT in her crib. Apparently, she leared how to climb out. Luckily, I heard no big thuds, so I assume she didn't fall out again. If she did, she was very quiet about it and didn't cry. After conversing with Devin again, we decided that to avoid any broken arms or legs, and tonight will be her first night in her big girl bed. Wish us luck!

The second I got it all set up she was in love. I can't get her to leave the bedroom. She has been stacking things on the bed, and loves the fact that she can climb up on it. Now, if we can just get her to sleep in it tonight instead of play with it.....

Makayla's Potty Adventures

Makayla is far from potty training, but I didn't know how to label this post without it being gross. Here is the story. The other day Makayla was sitting in her chair eating lunch. When I went to get her out of the chair, she had a large bulge in the back of her pants. Yes folks, this is her poop sticking out. It is pretty funny. Devin tried to hold her still so I could take a picture, but she ended up sitting down which squished the poop a little. You can still see it though. Easiest poopy diaper change we've ever had.

Christmas

We had a great Christmas at our house this year! It was great to have Devin home for about two weeks to enjoy the time together as a little family. Makayla was fun this year. She has that little magical glow in her eyes on Christmas morning, and she definitely caught on to the idea of presents. If it had only snowed just a little bit, I think everything would have been perfect!

Makayla seeing what Santa brought her for the first time.

She LOVES this little piano. She carries it around with her all over the house. I think of everything she got, this is her favorite. Who would have thought?

She also carries this bad boy around. Hopefully it can help her learn letters. It is however, the LOUDEST toy ever created, and you cannot adjust the volume. What were those elves thinking?

Here is Devin showing her how to use her piano. We may have a mini Beethoven on our hands.

Makayla helping Mommy open more presents. She just couldn't part with hers though, so we had to unwrap around it.

Here she is in her little Christmas dress that I made (I don't know why I didn't take a good picture of it! It has sparkly little presents on the front of it.)

Books are always a favorite around our house.

We spent Christmas Eve with the Hubbard Family. We ate pizza and played some games. Makayla was mostly interested in playing with her cousin, Bentley. They are cute together.

Makayla with her Aunt Megan.

Here is the crazy duo. All night long they were climbing up Grandma's stairs to get to the bathroom. They always have so much energy when they are together. Makayla attempts to say Bentley, and Bentley calls Makayla "Tayla". It is fun to watch them.