Big Boy Bed, Good Tunes and Charity Ball

Yesterday morning I woke up to the sound of little footsteps in the hallway...I got up and found John standing there not sure what to do with his new found freedom! I asked him if he had climbed out, and he so happily said "Yea Mom!" We knew this day was coming...he had figured out some way to get the side down on his crib, which had happened a few times last week. He had no trouble swinging his legs over and hopping out-he showed me after nap time yesterday just how he did it!

So, we headed out yesterday morning for breakfast at Cracker Barrel and to purchase a toddler bed. Our brother in law, Matt Baker, played at the Blue Canoe last night, so we waited until today to put John's new bed up. That way Lauren and Jim (better known as La La and Jim Jim) our sweet neighbors who babysat last night, wouldn't have to try to put him down in his new bed. This was John on his last night in his crib. We couldn't believe this morning was the last time we would get him out of it. As Jason put his new bed together today, he kept saying "Cool Dad, cool!" He and Elizabeth played on it for a while, then nap time rolled around. It took him about 45 minutes to wind down and get settled...but he ended up sleeping two hours! He's had a little trouble going to sleep tonight, but nothing bad. He is so excited to have a big boy bed...and something tells me Miss Elizabeth won't be too far behind!

Jason and I enjoyed a couple of nights out this weekend, too...Friday night was Charity Ball, with the same great 80s cover band as last year (does it get any better?!) And last night we were so excited to be at the Blue Canoe to see Matt open for the band Congress. Matt is an amazingly gifted musician-he has written around 30 songs, and sings and plays guitar. He performed 5 of his originals last night, and the crowd loved him! We were so proud, and can't wait to see what may lie ahead for him.

A busy but great weekend! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!