Too big & Too small

I took all these pictures on Friday when the weather was beautiful.  It hasn't very nice since, so I'm happy we spent that whole day outside!

Have you  heard of the new changes to the carseat safety guidlines the AAP came out with this month?  

"All infants and toddlers should ride in a Rear-Facing Car Safety Seat until they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat’s manufacturer." 

ours is 5-35 lbs & 19"-36" for rear facing

 (previously the guideline it was one year & 22lbs)

 

Since we had to move Calin's seat behind the driver's seat for our move anyway (so we can fold down at least two of the seats) we switched it back to rear facing.  He doesn't seem to mind, but WOW is our car small!  We had to move the drivers seat up so it would fit, and I still think it's supposed to be tilted back more, but even I feel squished behind the wheel as it is.  And he's getting the seat so dirty with his feet.  And once we add the infant seat in there with Calin's it's going to be a tight tight fit!

So it looks like our little Jeep Liberty is a tad to small if we want to make sure our kids are as safe as can be while in the car.  Since we're moving in less than two weeks we won't be getting a new car right away, but we'll have to start thinking about. 

This is Jordan's last week of school.  Between just his two chemistry classes he has 3 tests and 2 finals this week.  He also has a psych final, and already finished his micro lab final.  Both of us can't wait for the weekend to come so we can celebrate graduation with family coming to town!  But even with his super packed schedule this week, he still finds ways to help out and do nice things for me everyday.  Last night Calin was in one of his "cuddly" moods and wouldn't go to sleep in his room, so I fell asleep while laying with him in my bed (which means I left the house a mess).  I woke up at midnight to put him in his crib and found Jordan cleaning the kitchen and doing the dishes :)  So sweet!

Did you notice the big bump on Calin's forehead?  We were in the laundry room and of course as soon as I turned my back for a second he climbed on TOP of the stroller, where the handle is, it tipped over backwards and he banged his head on the floor.  Well, at least that's what I'm assuming happened from where he was on the floor with the stroller after it happened.  I thought it was going to be a lot worse than it was, but it went away pretty fast, he just has a slight bruise there now.  But he's becoming more and more fearless.  He likes to jump off the couch or a chair when there is nothing below to break his fall.  And last Friday he started walking down the stairs alone while holding on to the rail, but now he won't hold on to the rail or my hand, and pushes me away if I try to hold on to him.  So I'm sure more big bumps and bruises are on the way.  I'm hoping we get a first floor apartment this summer, but with our luck we'll end up on the 3rd with no elevator.

 (this was his first attempt going down by himself)

Well, now that Calin is napping, I better get to work packing and cleaning so Jordan doesn't come home and do it for me :)