Escape Artist

I've known that this day was coming, but I still wasn't prepared for it. Moo is very strong and has been a climber for months. Today she climbed out of her crib! I had put her in there this morning because she seemed like she needed a nap. Did our usual nap routine, and the screaming started after she was placed in the crib. I left and plopped down on my bed, waiting for the crying to stop. (On a bad day the crying lasts 90 seconds) She sounded more and more angry, and I was contemplating going in there...then it happened! THUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew what had happened! The mommy in me got up (a difficult process in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy) but the medic in me said "wait!" The crying had lightened up! That meant that she was not hurt! (Praise God!!!!!) So I went to her room slowly to assess the damage. She was very happy to see me and was a little shocked at what had just happened. We cuddled in the rocker and read stories and talked (as the medic in me checked her out for ANY possible injury).
We are in the process of making her big girl room, but it's not ready quite yet. There are no curtains or blinds. No closet doors. Another round of paint needs to be applied. The carpets need to be cleaned, etc. I'm wondering if this was a one time deal and she'll stay in her crib? Or if our escape artist is going to do repeat performances.... And to top it all off, our gate at the top of the stairs is broken and I'm pretty darn sure that she can open her bedroom door! Stress, nah! (Did I forget to mention that the Daddyman isn't home today?!?!) (or that she's refusing sippy cups and diapers today?!) Today is exactly 2 weeks before her 2nd Birthday....Miss Independent has arrived!

Winnings!!

I NEVER win anything. Recently I won the 16 X 20 print from my BFF's blog contest. I also recently won the complete 7 disc season 2 set of Gossip Girl. But wait, there's more! I won 2 free tickets and a parking pass to Universal Orlando! We are busy figuring out what print we want made and planning our trip to Universal.
We are also in the process of converting the guest room into Moo's "big girl room". We decided that we will keep the girls in separate rooms. When they are older, if they want to share...we'll discuss then. Moo's room is going to be purple (her favorite color) with magenta bedding & window sheers. Minnie and Mickey accents will be all over the room. Our goal is to have the room painted & ready for her by the end of the weekend! We'll post pics when it is finished.