No more babies :(

Today, I took down the crib...for the last time. Pete is now officially in a big boy bed. We are looking at bunk beds for the girls to help make space in their shared bedroom, but having Pete move out of the crib marks a final milestone that is exciting but bittersweet. He's not a baby anymore, which is illustrated by his kamikaze rolls down the driveway on his scooter. He leans back like he's in the luge and away he goes, giggling all the way. I think we might have an adrenaline junkie.
Lucy, of course, loves Pete's bed too, but as long as she's out by the time he goes to sleep, I guess it's okay to share. We do a lot of sharing around here. :) She mostly likes to jump so a bed close to the floor is ideal.
Ella just finished her first season of t-ball. She was usually more interested in playing in the dirt than catching balls, but with only three actually games...make that two (the last one they played random big kids since there was no other team to play), I guess you can't expect too much. She can sure hit that ball and got pretty good at fielding, when she was paying attention. We can barely keep Lucy off the field. She'll be ready to go next year. Even Pete wants to get in the game. Ella can hit a ball really well throwing it to herself with one hand. Andy thinks she might be a good tennis player.
The other day we were driving and Ella noticed a car that was smashed in on one side and, in a very grown up fashion, informed me that car was really damaged. While putting up their princess canopies on their beds, she also matter-of-factly stated this was really a pain in the ass. I had to give her credit on that one, she was dead on.
Lucy has become much more verbal. She likes to "run fast," and go to "chuck e cheese." She can also give me lengthy and descriptive phrases, mostly dictating or commanding what she wants, and will grab your face with both hands to ensure she has your full attention. We're going to have our hands full with this one, at least that's what people seem to keep saying when they meet her. :) Sweet little Lucy.
Pete is speaking better as well. Can clearly say sucker. Not that I've ever given him one of those. :) And goes crazy when he sees the big chocolate chips. He and Lucy love to play together....since they are pretty much the same size. Ella is very good at protecting him and playing the mother role. Lucy is pretty much a bully, but means it with love. :)
Summer is going by in a blur. Lots of days at the pool. You should see their cute little white butts. :) Ella looks like jungle fever and even Lucy has the tropicana tan going on. Pete goes to grandma's for nap time. Too much to safely take all three by myself, but we go sometimes at night when daddy is home. He likes it but is still a little taken aback. He's starting to show a little fearlessness but we're trying to keep that in check for now. :)
Ella has bible school this week at the new church. She is really enjoying it. She goes with Frannie and Patrick and comes home with cool crafts and lots of vigor.
We'll see how tonight goes with the new bed. Can't go any worse than it has been. Poor Petey has two big molars coming in and wakes up during the night in pain. Then Lucy wakes up too and mommy and daddy spends most nights with little sleep. At least it's summer. :)
Night night children...

They just showed on the news that it's the 100th anniversary for Pete's Burgers in Prairie du Chien. Mmmmmm....... Pete's Burgers. Can't wait for the apple fest in the fall!