CRASH:THUMP:BANG:BOOM

We tried...no one warned me it would be this difficult. He fell asleep so nicely in a big boy bed at 8:00 p.m. after reading bedtime stories...but struggled throughout the night. The things we heard last night were priceless. Brad and I made numerous attempts to keep him in the bed, but he didn't stay there. Here it goes:

1. 10:05 p.m. CRASH...Sam had managed to unlock the siderail and slip between the siderail and the bed and got stuck. When Brad got there he was angry. Tears and tears of sadness and a little sore. However a little suck on his "Nene" (pacifier) Tucked him back in and the room was full of snores...

2. 11:30 p.m. THUMP! I ran in there to find Sam not only out of his bed....but clear across the room laying on the ground by the window???? How does this happen. And, the best part was...he was still sleeping???? So I gracefully attempted to tuck him back in bed.

3. 12:00 a.m. BANG!!!!!!! This time, Sam was STILL in his big boy bed, but standing up, blanket in hand, thrashing his head against the wall, STILL SLEEPING, but this time, Screaming. So, after some calm cuddle time, we both went back to sleep, and Sam was tucked back in his bead, sound asleep....

4. 3:00 a.m. BOOM!!! Not only was Sam out of his bed AGAIN, but he was out of his bed, laying in front of the door, so I could not get in.....thank heavens Gaga and Papa have 2 entrances into his bedroom....

5. 4:58 I'M UP!!!! Yes, that was the wake up time this morning. He had a very rough night. I think we may hold off on doing the bed thing again until we move....it was a disaster. Or better yet....how about 2 cribs?

I'll complete this post with a precious Samuel Lewis phrase:
"All Done"

Is it Summer YET???

Ever since we got home from Florida, Sam insists on playing outside, no matter what the temperature is. He constantly points to the door and insists on going out. So...we ventured to the park these past few days and he had a BLAST. He didn't know which slide to pick from. As you can see from some of the photos...it was cold. We had boogies dripping the entire afternoon. With all that said...he loved it, and I got a maternity work out as I chased him around the park! Sam went up the stairs to the slide and came crusing down with NO fear. A few times he landed on his head and had woodchips stuck to his hat, but then clapped and got up.

We just need the weather to warm up a little bit:) It's cold in Wisconsin.

Teplin Cousins!

My new green backpack!

Fun outside with Paige!

Fun at the Beach

Sick Eyes

At the pool!

Hanging out with the girls!

Paige and I

Hanging out with Paige! She was such a great friend to Sam.

At the Beach

Sam did great at the Beach. His new word of the trip is: "Beach"

We're Home!

Our plane arrived last night around 8:45 p.m. What a trip it's been. Needless to say, Florida was great, but it is really really nice to be home. The beginning of our trip we spent with the Jahners! We went to the pool, out for ice cream and paid a visit to the Venice Emergency Room! Sam had came down with another ear infection (#4) and he was miserable. He was running a temp for the first few days, but we kind of thought it was teething. So, after our 2.5 hours at the hospital, we were discharged with a script for the ears and a script for his eyes, which resulted in pink eye. After a day of antibiodics, he was feeling better, stealing all of Paige's toys and being himself. Thank you Jahners for your company. WI misses you :(

The second half of the trip we spent with Gaga Judi and Papa Stan. We enjoyed the pool everyday, took many many walks with Sassy the dog, and enjoyed spending time with Stephen and family! The weather was perfect. 70's everyday and beautiful. Our plane left last night and we were off. Stay tuned as I'll be uploading pictures very soon...