Five for Friday

1.  We finally moved Declan into a big boy bed.  He learned to climb out of his crib and we decided it was time to put together the toddler bed.  I thought the process of getting him used to his new bed would be terrible, but it wasn't too bad.  The first night it took about 45 minutes to get him to stay in bed and go to sleep.  The second night it took about 30 minutes.  The third night about 15 minutes.  And tonight it took less than 5 minutes.

You can tell what Thomas' thoughts on putting together the bed were.  It took both of us about an hour to get it put together.  It was a pain. 

Declan tested it out.  He decided that he approved, but only after Cookie Monster joined him.

2.  Today is World Plagiocephaly Awareness Day.  I had no idea until I saw some of my new plagiocephaly mom friends on Instagram post stuff about it.

3.  I found this picture of Lucas and me, taken on my dad's cell phone.  This was the first day I got to hold Lucas, on my birthday.  I got to hold my sweet boy only 3 times in his short life, the last time being when he passed away in my arms.  I truly miss him more than words can express.

4.  I am going shopping at a children's consignment sale tomorrow, so fingers crossed I find some good deals.  Both boys are going through a little growth spurt, especially Miller.  He is now in almost all 18 month size clothing, except for a handful of larger 12 month shirts.  Declan is still in 2T shirts, but I've noticed that his 2T pants are getting a little snug.  I'm hoping to score some great deals on pants for D, outfits for M, and maybe even some cute smocked outfits!

5.  I have been praying a lot about my role as a homemaker and stay-at-home mom.  I love being home with my boys and wouldn't change it, but I have to admit that I do not like some other responsibilities that fall on me.  I really don't like cooking.  I don't like cleaning.  I get very discouraged when I cook something that just doesn't turn out right.  And let's be honest, my clean standards have had to come down a little bit since having 2 babies to take care of.  I really want to do a better job, as this is my role in my family.