My baby just isn't a baby anymore...

I know I have said this a thousand-and-one times, but this past week has firmed up my thought that my baby Jake just isn't a baby anymore. The other night he announced at bed time that he wanted to sleep in his 'big boy bed'. Off he went and hasn't looked back. It is the big boy bed or nothing, so we are making plans on turning his 'big boy room' into one of his favorite things...balls and sports. So far we have the bed arranged. It will all come together very soon.

Also, Jake has been wearing his 'under roos' all week. Yep, we have officially said goodbye to diapers and pull ups except at night. He looks so cute in his little Elmo, Buzz Lightyear, and Scooby Doo pants. We have had a few accidents, but he is doing so well, and seems so proud of himself. We don't need to mention how proud we are of all of Jacob's accomplishments.

It is bittersweet feeling planning to paint and decorate a new room, and to say goodbye to a baby room that we put so much love and time into decorating and making sure each decoration and item was perfect, for our perfect baby boy. I'm going to miss not having time with my baby boy on his changing table. Even when he was the tiniest little man, we would read, play and talk on his changing table.

All of this just reminds me how fast time is passing by, and how with each step Jake is turning into an amazing independent little boy. Cheers to the next step!!!