Big Boy, Big Bed, Big Birthday, Big Brother

Well-- today we made the "big move"... Luke is sleeping in his new "big boy bed!" He took his nap this afternoon in the bed and did great. Tonight he was a little hesitant to fall asleep. I sat beside him until he fell asleep-- which we never do, but, I figured we had to cut him some slack while he is getting used to the new room.

I think it is harder on me than it is on him! I was so sad today as I moved all of his clothes out of the nursery into his new closet. I just can't believe how fast time has flown! He is such a big boy now, but it seems just like yesterday that I was working so hard to get the nursery ready for him. Every little detail had to be just right-- now he is no longer even sleeping in the room. And, at the same time-- it hit me that this room is soon to have a new occupant! Seeing all her pretty little pink outfits hanging so perfectly in the nursery closet made it seem a little more real.

I still can't really imagine what it is going to be like having another little soul in the house. I am somewhat worried that Luke will have a rough time adjusting... he is such a good kid, I'd like to think that he will remain easy-going and flexible about it, but you just never know. He will have just turned 2 (by a month) when Caroline arrives-- if she waits until the 38 week mark. We also have no idea if he will succumb to the "terrible two" syndrome.... having a new baby sister could really exacerbate the problem!

So-- he will probably get a better night's sleep than I will tonight! I will probably toss and turn, hoping that he sleeps well and doesn't fall off the bed or wake up in the middle of the night scared to be in an unfamiliar place. My mind will also most likely be racing with all the "to do's" that I need to get done this week. We will be having Luke's 2nd birthday party in less than a month! I have a cake to order, decorations to buy, invitations to be made and sent, photographs to be taken, and a DVD to be made of his second year! Please let me get it all finished!!!

It is just crazy how fast life seems to be getting. I can't fathom that I will be the mother of two in less than 8 weeks! I am just praying that all goes smoothly, and that we will be able to roll with the punches!