The New Toddler Bed/Big Girl Bed

I mentioned in a previous post that Miller's crib was recalled. Well, we bought some friends' no-longer-needed crib for Miller (We knew it would be a while before we got all this resolved and got a new crib) and used the voucher from the recalled crib to buy a bed for Maggie that starts as a crib and converts to a toddler bed and then a full bed. We've set it up as a toddler bed right now and will convert it to a full bed later on this year. The girl's still pretty tiny. She's been in a toddler bed since around her second birthday, but this was an inexpensive way get her a bed that will last longer. Miller's crib will convert when he needs a big boy bed later on, too. Here are a few pictures of the kids and Maggie's new big girl bed.

Daily Reminder

This post is different from the norm. I tend to get stressed over things that are really not a big deal. If you know me, you know that. :-)Here is my latest source of unnecessary stress:

Last week, we found out Miller's crib had been recalled. We are having a lot of drama getting a new crib (We ordered one last week but received invalid tracking information and have no clue where it is or when it might get to us). I have been on the phone numerous times today with various customer service reps. trying to locate the crib, and they were all puzzled and blamed the issue on someone else (Babies R Us: "It's FedEx's fault." FedEx: "It's the crib vendor's fault." Crib Vendor: "It's Babies R Us's fault."). I became very frustrated and realized that it was truly affecting our day--and not in a good way.

I prayed for God to help me get over it--to move on and recognize this for the relatively insignificant situation that it is--and this verse came to mind:

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." --Philippians 4:8

I'm going to do that today. I'm going to try VERY hard to think about lovely things, to be thankful for everything I have, and to enjoy this wonderful day I have been given with my family. Thank you, God, for daily reminders that we do not have to be controlled by the negative things in life, big or small. Thank you for giving us joy, peace, and abundant blessings!

Miller and Colby's Haircut

Miller and his buddy Colby got their hair cut together today. Miller got to sit in a car during his haircut, and Colby got to sit in a boat. The place was neat! Here is a picture of the two sweet boys post-haircut. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Miller's First Look at Snow

Okay, so he did see some snow last year, but he doesn't remember it...

For Maggie's "Grandpawents" :-)

Yes, Maggie has gloves that match. Yes, she wanted to wear one of each. No, I did not argue. :-)

Jeff's Undiscovered Talent

Yep. He's gonna be a hair stylist. :-) Maggie got another sweet Valentine's package that had some cute clippies in it. She asked Jeff to fix her hair, and, well, I think he's found his moonlighting job.



Miller thinks his daddy's pretty funny!

Maggie's Semi-Newly Painted Room

I have to brag on my husband, who is super-creative and a star wall-painter (neither of which I am). He repainted part of Maggie's room this past week, and she now has stripes on one of her walls. You'll see in one of the pictures that we are trying to START teaching Maggie to identify letters and letter sounds. When I asked her if she wanted to learn how to read, she said, "No! I want you to read to me, Mommy!" We'll see how this letter-learning goes. :-) Hope everyone is having a great Sunday!