Another month gone by...

I can't believe how fast time flies. I am just going to accept that fact that I don't have the time to update this blog as often as some would like. I have trouble keeping up with day to day necessities so this is way back on my list of things to do. However, here is what's new...

Lane is now into his second month of preschool. He absolutely LOVES it! His teachers always have such nice things to say about him. There was a new kid in class this past month and evidently Lane was his tour guide. He showed him where the toys were and where to sit when it was snack time. (I'm sure he needed to be shown by Lane but how considerate!!) His teacher was so impressed with how welcoming Lane was. I'm so proud!! :)

He is also a very involved big brother, already! Sometimes he likes to crawl into my lap and hug baby brother and gives LOTS of kisses. He talks to baby brother too....I don't always understand what he tells him but he has a lot to say. The nursery is almost finished and Lane helped pull out his old clothes to put in baby brother's closet. He got a little confused the day after b/c he took off his pj's and said, "for baby brother". I don't think a newborn will fit in a 3T but I couldn't convince Lane of this. :)

I still can't believe how grown up he is. It is as if turning two turned him into a little person overnight! I was amazed at the ease of transition into the big boy bed and I was amazed at how quickly he was potty trained during the day. Now, he has trained himself for night time. I miss the sleeping until 8 but I love that he wakes up dry and goes to potty first thing. I have to say...it was not me...it is ALL Lane. 2 years and two months - POTTY TRAINED! He is so incredibly smart!! (I can say that b/c this is my blog and he is my baby) :)

I'm going to cut it a little short. Not much new to report and I am getting very sleepy. Another thing that I am not accustomed to....sleeping mid day. I have to though or I am a bear in the evening!! :) (Less than 3 months to go though!!!) I think most of you are on facebook which is where I try to put the pics up. So...no pics this time....just check facebook. Love you all!!!

Nikki

2010!!!!

2010 is starting off with a bang! We had a wonderful Christmas filled with the joys of a terrible virus. This virus managed to attack Lane first then me and then Justin and not letting up until well after January 1!! In spite of it, we had a wonderful Christmas. I've actually put off updating the blog simply because I got a little jaded this year.

Justin and I have decided to teach Lane that Santa is just a character and nothing more. Christmas is to celebrate the birth of our Savior, end of story. However, everywhere we go, everyone asks if Santa came to visit him. I want to shout to the world....SANTA IS NOT REAL AND DOES NOT COME TO OUR HOUSE! Lane knows who Santa is but we're not going to fill him full of the "fairytale" .... what do the Jews or Muslims say when someone asks them about Santa coming to their house....I need to expand my range of friends. Hmmm.... and I digress.

Lane is growing by the minute and changing almost as quickly. We have begun potty training and I am very impressed that as of today, he has been dry without accidents for 5 days. 2 years and 1 month old!!! We still have some work on the clean side but I'm still shocked we haven't had a wet diaper all week!

He helped Daddy change his crib to the toddler bed and did excellent, never got out of bed until the virus got a hold of him. In order for me to get some sleep, we ended up putting the crib rail back up but it is coming back down soon.

He will start preschool on Monday. Because of his birthday, he will only attend one day a week but he is technically "starting school"! I'm excited to see him participate in an activity with out me. His little friend Gabby will be in his class as well so I can imagine what those two will get into each week! :)

Baby brother, as the new baby is referred to now, is growing as well. I love getting to hear his little heart beat. He is proving to be quite active now. When he is on a roll...he really rolls! (haha, my lame attempt at a joke) Lane is still excited about a new brother but doesn't like my expanding belly. He likes to snuggle when we read books and yesterday he crawled in my lap and said, "Baby brother, MOVE" while pushing on my belly.

That's all for now...hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!!!

Much love,

Nikki