Big Changes

Well these past 3 weeks have held a lot of changes in the Nieter household. Apparently Blake decided he wanted to grow up a little faster than Mommy was anticipating. About 3 weeks ago Blake started telling me that he had to go pee pee on the potty. Personally I was not thrilled about the thought of running to the bathroom every 10 min. and all the training that comes with it. However, I didn't want to sell Blake short if he really was ready to potty train so we started the process. Wouldn't you know it, our little man took to it very quickly. He currently is wearing big boy underwear and staying dry. We are amazed and so thankful for this blessing. I know for a fact it is nothing I did but Blake just made up his mind and was ready. I keep preparing myself for a relapse at some point but until then I will just enjoy these moments :)

Another big change for Blake was that this weekend we converted his crib into his toddler bed. He has seen the railing in his room and kept asking for his big bed so we decided to try it. Again, Blake seems to have grasped onto this excitement and loves sleeping in this big boy bed. Last night, he fell out of it for the first time because of pushing on the railing so we are going to construct it a little better tonight but so far so good with him staying in it at night!
I just cannot believe that my little boy is growing up so fast. I am happy because obviously with our little girl coming this winter I want Blake to be more independent and progressing in his development but I am sad to see my baby boy growing up so fast. They really are tiny only for a moment. I find myself hugging him a little tighter and holding him a little longer while I can because who knows what tomorrow will bring and before I know it he will be grown!