Friday, April 9, 2010

Moving

I cant believe it... Bobby and Maya are moving from the nursery, which is attached to our bedroom via Peter's closet (it's a strange layout but works great), down the hall to the "big kid" room.  At seven months old, they are at the point where they still love to sleep together, but they also love to scratch faces and put elbows in eyes.  (Okay, maybe they dont love that part, but they do it, nonetheless.)  With Bobby moving quickly towards 18lbs and Maya taking over 13lbs, it's really kind of insane to think that two babies, one who's slightly over 2 feet long and the other who is an inch shy of no longer being able to ride in his infant seat, can still share a crib.

And it breaks my heart!

First, I love the nursery.  Love it.  In addition to being so convenient (read: I can fly out of bed at the slightest noise (or lack thereof) and be in there in a split second, it is beautiful.  Peaceful.  It's at the end of the house, so very little light comes in (save the nightlight) when the shades are down, and it is so perfect for sleeping.  Initially built to be a master bath, it works so well as a nursery.

And now... Now most of the furniture has been relocated to the big kid room, where it will remain for a little while.  The room Maya will eventually move into will inherit the nursery furniture because the wood finish will match the bed we plan to buy for that room, and Bobby will get darker furniture, to match the stain on the bunk beds (which aren't bunked).  But for now, it is two toned (and that's okay).  It's just about ready for the inaugural run.  The kids have already napped in their big kid beds (with the bumberthingamagig that is so cool) and they even hung out in there awake today while I arranged the armoire and dresser/changing table.

And yet, as neat as it is that they are growing out of one space and moving into another, it is heartbreaking too...  They are my babies.  My little two pound, tiny, precious, fragile babies.  Somehow, they morphed into a stand on my own baby girl who fills out her 6-9 month clothes nicely (but still has itty bitty feet) and a big boy whose 12 month clothes hang washed in his closet, along side the few "bigger" 9 month clothes that he can wear, because he is just.so.big!  I look at them and cant even remember when they were so small that holding them for an hour, once a day, was the most physical interaction we could have...  And now...  less than T-11 hours until their seven month birthday.

They were born 3 months early.
They came home a little after turning 2 months old.
They moved from the cosleeper, attached to our bed, to the nursery, attached to our bedroom at 3 months old.
And now, they are moving to their big kid room at 7 months old.

And it feels like a lifetime is running before me in superfast motion and, as we already begin discussing their first birthday and what to do, I realize that time is passing before my eyes and they are growing up quicker than I ever could have imagined.

14 comments:

Jill said...

Wow, they are moving into a big kid room already. Time sure does go by fast. I bet they are growing up quicker than you ever imagined!

Minta said...

It's so awesome that they are growing and progressing (and OMG Maya is standing?!? That girl is too much!) so well. But, bittersweet because the more the grow the more grown up they are and the further they are from being those sweet tiny babies. Hopefully though they'll still be sweet :)

Devon said...

i know. its so bittersweet but more sweet! just sad how fast it goes...

and holy cow, bobby is HUGE! seriously, thats the biggest i think i've ever heard of a 27 weeker at 7 months. my 29 weeker was only 17lbs at a year! you go babies!

great job mama!

Fran said...

What a milestone my friend! And I wanted to let you know that we just got our charity registration so I have made a donation on your behalf! Thank you so much for your friendship. Much love, Fran

Katie said...

Aw, hugs, honey. I can't bear to move Will to a "big boy room/bed" yet, even though he might be ready! So, we are keeping him in his nursery and making a new one for his sister.

Good for you for making the leap!

K said...

**hugs** how amazing and bittersweet, you want them to grow up but its sad because time is just flying by. Wow its been amazing to folow your journey, your babies are so strong!!!

Mother Knows Best Reviews said...

This is so very precious - I am sure you want to hold these moments in your hand forever, but also can't wait for the next ones. Such beautiful little ones!

ezra'smommy said...

I don't understand where the time is going either. Micah moved out of our room into his own room & crib 3 weeks ago...feels so strange...

Baby Smiling In Back Seat said...

I can't believe that Bobby is so huge!

Congrats on this milestone.

Anonymous said...

Gulp! They are HUGE!!!
((HUGS))

Angelwingsbaby said...

It is so crazy how fast time passes.It seems like all I do is go to sleep and Mason is different the next day. I am trying to take it all in. Hope all is well((hugs))

Holly said...

Oh, they're getting so big quickly!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I can't believe how quickly time is going by. Praying so hard for their tiny little bodies to grow strong and just look at the answered prayers. This has been such an exciting journey for me.
Please post some pictures of them in their new room. Before you know it you will be chasing them around the house!!!

kcoleman said...

Wow! Can't believe how much they have grown. Crazy how time passes by so quickly.