Big Boy Bed... According to Logan

I absolutely love my crib.  If I had the choice, I would stay in it until I went off to college.  I am happy when I am in there and I have never tried to get out.  When I wake up, I simply yell, "Somebody come get me!"

I've been growing and I realized that I can do this! So, even though I didn't try to climb out, my parents realized that it is a good time to switch me to a big boy bed.  That's right.. a big. boy. bed!!

Mommy took me shopping to let me try out different mattresses.  I tried out a few different ones at a few different stores and I found one that I thought was extra comfy! 

Then, I had to look for bedding.  As soon as I saw that this sports bedding had a football pillow with it, I knew it was the one for me! I grabbed it as soon as my Mommy told me that I could get it and I didn't let it go until we got out of the store.  I couldn't wait to use it! 

We started with my mattress on the floor.  I was extra snuggly and wanted all of my  stuffed animals to join me. 

After a few successful nights of sleeping with my mattress on the floor, it was time to get rid of my crib.  I was happy to help use the tools to take the crib apart... until I realized that taking it apart meant it was leaving my room.  I was pretty sad about this. I love spending time in my big boy bed, and I want to sleep in it every night, but I hoped that my crib would stay in my room with me ... forever!

Instead, my parents and I built the headboard and storage bed to go with my mattress.  This made me feel a lot better! Now, I am an official "big boy" in my official "big boy bed!" 

 It took me a couple of nights in my new bed to realize that I could actually get up and out of it by myself once I woke up.  I scared my parents by showing up in their bedroom at night time.  After a few more days of stumbling out of my room, half asleep, unknowingly giving my best 'Kramer from Seinfeld" exit from my bedroom door, my parents had to put a child proof knob on the inside of my bedroom.  Now, I am back to yelling, "Mom? Dad? Somebody come get me!" when I wake up... and it seems to work perfectly! 

Now, my bedroom is one of my favorite places to hang out.  Anytime someone comes to our house, I tell them about it and ask them if they want to come up and see it.  I say, "It has forts (sports) on it... do you want to sleep in here with me?" For some reason, that usually gets a laugh, but I'm happy to show off my big  transition- accomplishment!

Our First Hockey Game... According to Logan

Aunt Jen and Uncle Dominick took us to our very first hockey game! Since the team is The Monsters, I was excited to wear my monster hat! (It's the same hat that they used to cover my eyes when the players got into a fight, so I wouldn't see!)

As soon as we got to our seats, Tyler was beyond excited! He was clapping and laughing at everything that he saw. He loved it! I was wide-eyed as I took it all in. I held on tight to my food voucher (since it was kids day!) and watched as the team ran through the giant monster on the ice. 

We watched a little bit of the game, I pounded a bunch of nachos (or as I call them, chips and cheese dip) and I was ready to walk out in the Q Arena and see what was out there!

We compared our height and foot size to the Cleveland mascots.  I got a  chance to hit the hockey puck (or as I call it, sock) with the hockey stick.  Daddy helped me try to make a goal!

I was SO excited when I saw a girl with face paint.  I knew I wanted to get mine done. I was very patient while I waited in line to get a super cool monster painted on my face. 

Look at my new hockey stick:

When the Monsters dancing girls came on to the ice during the break, I yelled, "Wooo!" 

Tyler rested on Daddy for the last part of the game.  He must have been really comfortable because he fell asleep! (Even though the sound they made when The Monsters scored a goal was the loudest sound that I have ever heard in my life!)

We had SO much fun at the hockey game! I was happy to eat my chips and hot dog on the way home! :)

My first baseball game... According to Tyler

I went to my first baseball game! Mommy's cousin Lee was playing near us, so my brother and I went to the game with Aunt Lindsey, Uncle Nick, and Grammy.  The weather was pretty cold, so we weren't sure if the game was going to be canceled.  Luckily it warmed up and we got to bundle up to go!

(When Logan thought it was canceled, he was quick to ask Aunt Lindsey, "The game is canceled? OK. Want to take these stickers off the poster and put them on your coat?"

Luckily they didn't take too many of the stickers off and we could bring the sign that Logan made!

Logan also brought his mitt!  

I was very calm and just sat on Mommy's and Grammy's laps. I was happy to eat a lot of snacks!

Logan switched between watching the game, trying to jump over the mud, dancing on the grass to the music, and riding on Uncle Nick's shoulders.

Lee did a great job at the game and we had a lot of fun! Daddy met us toward the end of the game and Lee gave us two balls-- one for me and one for Logan! We were excited! I put my new baseball right in my mouth.

I'm looking forward to many more fun baseball games!

Happy Boys... According to Logan & Tyler

Brother Bath... According to Tyler

My brother and I take our baths together at night.  I have to sit in a laundry basket to keep my toys (and me) from floating away.  Logan taught me how to splash, and I think it is pretty funny.  Here is a short clip of what a typical bath time looks like:

Logan got to stay in the bath after I got out to play with his toys some more.  He played so long, I had enough time to take this after-bath selfie!

Chuck E. Cheese... According to Logan

I am finally old enough to go to Chuck E. Cheese! I was excited to play with all of the different games and ride on the fun rides.  Even Tyler got to ride on a few things, too! 

Uncle Nick, Aunt Lindsey and Mommy showed me how to play the different games.  I quickly learned that I earned tickets from the games! I was happy to put them in my pocket and run to the next game. 

My brother and I took turns being on the TV screen!

Our favorite ride of the day was the pretend roller coaster! We got to ride on it together.  Tyler thought it was hilarious.  I was very brave and put my arms up!

I was the only kid there for a while, so when it was time to learn the "Chuck E. Shuffle," I danced with him all by myself (unless Uncle Nick counts as a kid)!  

I was a little unsure of the turns, but I quickly picked up on rolling my hands... I even added a little free style booty-shake of my own!

(Now, whenever I dance at home, I always add the 'roll' with my hands!)

Explosion... According to Tyler

When I woke up from my nap, my Mommy found me happily standing in my crib.  The stinky smell was obvious right away, but the sight of my poopy explosion kept showing up in different places! It was SO gross! I just laughed as my Mommy cleaned poop off of my hands, body and crib.  It was everywhere! 

I felt happy and relieved; my brother was shocked that I could make such a big mess. 

Logan and I played for a long time in my nursery while my Mommy cleaned up my massive mess.  

Now that everything is clean again, we can all laugh about my disgusting nap time surprise!

Walking with Help... According to Tyler

I am the master of crawling! I can get anywhere that I want, super quickly! I love to crawl and get to things that I want; lately, I have been practicing walking while pushing my lion toy.  I push it around and I think it is really funny.  Sometimes, I realize that I am not getting where I want to go as quickly as if I am crawling, so I hop down and crawl again.  Either way, I like having so many ways to get around.

Outside... According to Tyler!

The weather was a little warmer for a few days, so we got to go outside to play! The last time that I was outside, I was a newborn baby, so I don't remember how exciting it is.  I love looking around at everything! It is so much fun to be pushed around in the stroller and laugh at everything that I see.

 My brother is really good at riding his bike. We can barely catch up! Soon enough, he wanted a turn at pushing me in the stroller! (Don't worry, our Mommy was close by in case he steered me into the grass!)

Logan showed me how to ride on the swings, too!

Being in the swing is SO much fun! My baby hair blows in the wind as I go back and forth.  

My brother entertains me by riding his bike, blowing bubbles, or just running around being silly.
I can't wait for more warm weather so I can get some more fresh air!!