Train and Cuddle Confessions

Most of you know that Carson has had a train obsession since long before he was 2. His 2nd birthday party had a real trian for the kids to ride. This year we are going to the train store. But, I must confess, I enjpy the obsession. It is fun to see him play with his trains and try to figure out how to make the track work. There is a picture in the Thomas yearbook with a track that goes from the train table to the floor. He has wanted to do this for a long time. But, we have not had enough of the descending pieces or the risers. I think after his birthday we might have enough. We might need some more risers, but I think my dad can make some basic ones for us to use. I think I am looking forward to it almost as much as Carson is. On a related note, Carson saw one of his birthday presents today. I bought a bunch of stuff at the train store the other day because they are having a huge sale. I left it in the trunk, but when we were loading the groceries today he caught a glimps of the roundhouse. He is about to die to get it out of the van. I keep telling him I don't know what he is talking about. Somehow, I don't think he believes me!

Jeff put Macie to bed tonight. She has a bottle of warm milk before she gets in her crib. Usually she fall right to sleep and we hear from her in the morning. Tonight for some reason, she didn't go to sleep or woke up about 15 minutes later. She was really crying so I went to check on her. I don't know what was wrong, but I picked her up and cuddled with her for a couple minutes. It was nice to have her just lay on my chest for a few minutes. It kind of makes me understand why some people belive in family beds. Once I put her back to bed, she seems to be doing fine. I was a little afraid it was the 2 molars she has coming in on top!