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Goodbye Crib and Hello Bunks

Posted on December 31, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

Dear NHL and JSL,

Today is a really big day. This afternoon, we are finally getting bunk beds for the two of you. We offered to let you each have your own room, but neither of you wanted to be alone. Since we can not fit two twin beds into the space, we had to make the bedding go upward.

We have spent the last two weeks going around looking at different options. We fell in love with a set of twin over twin bunks at Raymour & Flanigan. Then, we had to make the choice between the darker and lighter woods.

I think the two of you liked the darker wood option for only one reason. You adored the pirate bedding and space items within the decorating. We explained to you that none of those items come with the furniture. Thursday night, we went to the store and a very patient man named Michael at Raymour & Flanigan helped us to finalize our purchase. Much to our surprise, there were still slots for delivery and set up Saturday.

This morning, we will be working on your room to get ready for the delivery truck. NHL, your bed mattress will be moving to the bunk bed, but the box spring and frame need to be stored. Then, you will be the new owner of the top bunk.

JSL, this will be a big milestone for you. You are finally getting a big boy bed. Your toddler bed, and old crib, will likely be given away or sold. When I took the photos of your room, my heart skipped a beat. Suddenly it hit me that my baby is growing up way too quickly. I have a feeling you are going to love your new bed, and hope that it will be more comfortable for you to sleep the entire night.

No doubt that there will be more tears when we put everything away, but it is the right thing to do. The two of you need this change and it will create many new memories for the two of you as brothers. Daddy and I wish you many sweet dreams in your new bunk beds.

Love,

Mommy

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Scarves for Stuffed Friends

Posted on December 29, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

Days after the boys made Snowflake and Clumsy at Build-A-Bear, a request came from my little guy. He decided that his bear friend was cold and needed a scarf. Of course, what he really meant was that he wanted me to knit Snowflake a scarf. So what is a knitting Mom to do?

I just happened to have a little yarn left from making Cousin BA’s scarf and it matched Snowflake perfectly. JSL could not imagine what was taking me so long to knit the scarf. I mean hello, it was not finished in 20 minutes! That night while he was sleeping, I captured Snowflake to measure and make sure the scarf was complete. JSL was surprised in the morning and declared that his friend must go out.

Yes, Snowflake went on some adventures since the snow had not started to fly. Of course, once Snowflake had a scarf, NHL declared that Clumsy also had to have one. NHL asked if I could make him a matching scarf since I had already started a new one for him. I was able to knit up NHL’s new scarf quickly.

That night, I quickly used the rest of the yarn to make Clumsy his own scarf. Luckily, I had just enough to make it work. The result are two stuffed family members that are smiling and warm, plus two very happy children.

So have your children ever asked for something for their stuffed friends? Would love to know and hear your stories.

Pssst . . .other knitting posts of mine can be found here.

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Shalom Chanukah 2011

Posted on December 28, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

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Special Chanukah Concert

Posted on December 26, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

When people tell me that JSL is shy, I have to laugh. Once he gets to know you, you may have a hard time getting a word in. He really is personality plus, loves to tell jokes, and is a huge entertainer. If JSL has his way, he would spend most days putting on a show for those that he loves.

The other day, both of the boys were home and JSL was singing some of the Chanukah songs from school. I asked him if I could take a video of his concert. He was SO excited. We decided to go into his room where there was less noise. The result was the following video. He had to add in his play guitar and loved showing me that he could clap without me. Of course, the poor little guy was really stuffed up thanks to a cold just in time for the Festival of Lights. Still, it was really cute and I wanted to share.

What has been your favorite part of the holiday season so far? I would love for you to share.

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Happy Chanukah Boys

Posted on December 24, 2011 9:58 am by TheAngelForever

Dear NHL and JSL,

So far, we have had a really nice Chanukah together. I think the only negative items have been the colds that are causing the two of you to be really miserable. The constant screams for tissues and leaking noses are getting a bit old for everyone. Hopefully, they will vanish before the end of the holidays.

Each night, we light the menorah and it is really amazing to watch the two of you.

You have grown up so much. I can not believe that you both basically know the Chanukah blessings and help to light the menorah. It’s also fun to hear you sing along to the songs that we play while eating dinner each night.

I do believe that the two of you get that Chanukah is NOT about presents, but about spending time together as a family.

Love,

Mommy

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