Ferris the Fish

Bear's beloved fish died today. He was a strange fish, often laying on the plant in his tank (on his side) sleeping. We spent most days walking past and tapping the tank to make sure he was alive. Everyday he proved that he was in fact sleeping. But alas today he did not move. Because of his previous behavior it was rather difficult to convince Bear that he was actually dead. When she finally accepted his fate she and Daddy went out and laid him to rest in a nice plot in the backyard. It was a sweet ceremony and he will be dearly missed.

It's a big girl bed!

My darling girl will be three in July and we are just now moving her to a "big girl" bed. Our closest friends have had their kiddos in their beds for 6 months or so but not Bear. She loved her crib, she never even thought about climbing out. She was very capable of climbing in and I expected on many an occasion to see her little curls peek around the corner as she tiptoed from her room at night but alas that never happened. So today she officially moved to her big girl bed.

We had to go pick up the mattress this morning and the whole way there she kept asking, "Momma, where is my big girl crib?"

"No, honey it's a bed not a crib you don't need a crib anymore."

"Oh,...but then where am I going to sleep?"

"In your new bed."

"Oh...Okay."

After we set it up she wanted to go down for her nap early so I got her ready and we went though our normal routine which she cut short by saying, "I'm ready to get in bed now."

She then proceeded to get out of bed and play with the door and everything else before I threatened to take away one of the 50 stuffed animals and baby dolls that sleep in her bed with her. Rather than sacrifice a bed fellow she took a nap for two hours! Wahooo!

Night time went just as well. This is awesome!

I know I'm so in for it tomorrow!!

Changes on the Kester Front

We'll big changes are about to befall the Kester house hold. First, Bear is going to be a big sister after the beginning of the year. Second is the Marine Corps is relocating us to South Carolina! Yes, we are being sent back to Beaufort. As of this moment Daddy has to report to work on September 15th! That means we have to locate housing in SC, pack, get a house ready to sell in Texas, prepare a toddler for the first move she will remember (or at least be conscious of) all the while battling periodic waves of nausea all in a matter of a few months. Wish us luck!