My little Ro-bro.

I know I am bound to get all emotional and a little bit sad in a few months when it starts to sink in that Rowan isn't going to be my "baby" anymore.  I know he'll always be my first baby, but I also know things are going to change, and I wont be able to devote so much time to just him.  That makes me a little sad.  More so for him.  I hope when the new baby comes he still knows how much daddy and I love him.  I hope we're successful at making sure he is getting the attention and one-on-one time he needs.

 Here's Rowan rocking his big boy undies- unfortunately, there is a diaper on underneath.  I have kind of given up on potty training.  I am leaving it up to Rowan to decide when he is ready- I just hope it is soon!

 Rowan is a fan of fresh bread.  He never asks for just a piece of store-bought bread, but if I make any in the bread machine, he's all over it.  

 Since I want to get the nursery set up before I get too huge, we needed to get Rowan out of the toddler bed and into a real big boy bed.  We had grandpa's truck a week or so ago so I sent Jon out to buy a mattress while we had a way to transport it.  Rowan made the transition easy-peasy.  I think he enjoys having more space- and I assume this mattress is just a wee bit comfier than the crib mattress!  We have a bed frame, but like everything in our house, it's a project.  It's primed, now I just need to decide on what color to paint it.  I am also debating on whether I want to buy him a comforter or quilt something.  Of course I am leaning towards the latter because I seem to the enjoy having an endless amount of projects on my to-do list!

 While I was weeding in the yard last week I let Rowan run around in a swim diaper.  I did turn the sprinkler on for him, but he never got too  wet.  It wasn't super hot out, so I am sure that deterred him a bit.  Plus, I just love seeing my skinny kid in a swim diaper.  It just reminds me of an old man in a speedo.  On a side note, our neighbor's crispy burnt house should be getting torn down very soon- hopefully in the next week or two!  It'll be nice to have the eyesore gone!  HOPEFULLY their new house will be built within the next four months.  I want it finished by then at least because the baby's room is on the far side of the house, and I really don't want it be too noisy when he arrives.

 Rowan is a cheese ball, and I love him for it.

 When Rowan got tired of running through the sprinkler, he "worked" on the garden.  Don't all men do construction work in their swimsuits?  Only real men I guess.  He's multitasking- working on his tan while being productive!

 I made the mistake of taking Rowan into Big Lots recently.  I don't even remember why I wanted to go there.  The store is moving locations, so everything was 50% off.  Of course Rowan spotted all the toys and wasn't going to leave happy without "his Thomas."  Here is the thing, we don't buy a lot of toys for Rowan- especially at random.  And if we do buy him something out of the blue, it's usually educational- like puzzles.  And even then we spend $5 or less.  So me giving in and letting him get "his Thomas" (mostly to avoid a meltdown) was a big deal- especially considering it exceeded my $5 toy limit.  In the end I forked over $15 bucks to make this kid one happy camper.  Luckily he has played with it a lot so that makes me feel better about the purchase.  And seeing that it- and others like it- normally retail for $30+ made me happy too.

 Last but not least, me and my first baby boy.  I have got to remember to soak up all the time I have with just him in the next few months.  It's just been the two of us during the days for 3+ years, so it's going to be a big change for both of us.  A good change, but new is always scary!