Cutie Patootie

Speaking of Murphy ... Shayla has started sleeping in a bed instead of her crib. I'm not into having kids in cribs until they're four. Yes, she's only 20 months, but she's the oldest of our kids to be in her crib. So, we moved her into a bed, which she's LOVING. We had a net in case she fell out, but she would climb off the bed and then couldn't get back on. So, we took the net down and decided we'd see how it goes.

Needless to say, it went great! She has enjoyed the "freedom" and is staying in bed. That is, until last night. Paul and I were sitting on the couch after the kids went to bed when he said, "It's so nice that Shayla is liking her bed and not falling out without the net." I said, "Really, did you have to say that out loud?!???" Seriously less than five minutes later we heard a big thump and then Shayla screaming. I said since Paul cursed her he had to go take care of her. So, he calmed her down. Then about 30 minutes later, another thump and a scream. Needless to say, the net went back on last night. Maybe it was just her cough medicine that makes her extra sleepy, but I'm thinking it's that Murphy guy again ...

On the brighter side, last week Shayla knelt down for family prayer and tried and tried to get her doll to fold her arms. She got a little frustrated when the doll's arms wouldn't STAY folded, but it was adorable to watch.

Shayla has also figured out a way to eat and keep her hands free for other activities. Paul calls this picture "our little cookie monster." I love the wide eyes, a look she sometimes gives me now.