"New" beds

Here at the Caylor-Brown house we had a “rite of passage” so
to speak. On Friday evening, Ammon and Carter began sleeping in their “big girl”
and “big boy” beds. We had been talking about it since May! Last week, they
chose their comforters. Carter wanted Lightning McQueen, and Ammon wanted
Princesses. We were so fortunate to find them back to back on the same shelf at
Sears.

Carter's side

The beds are the brand Cocoon. They can either be 1)cribs,
2) day beds, or 3)full beds. They were wonderful cribs, and I recommend them
highly. I could not believe how beautiful they looked as full beds. If Carter
and Ammon ever decide to pick out their own beds one day, I want to try using
one as a day bed.

Ammon's Side

I am trying not to be too sentimental. I share those feelings with you all quite often, but converting the crib was bitter-sweet: My babies are growing up.

On May 22, I wrote that I was disappointed in myself for
being late with the hummingbird feeders, and that I hoped they would forgive
me. They did. LOL On Friday morning there were approximately 6 hummingbirds
jockeying for the drinking position. The feeder has holes enough to feed 4
hummingbirds, but as you people with feeders know, there is always one who is
defending his “territory”. It is so enjoyable and amusing to observe them. I could watch them for hours. Bless their little hearts. They are “tanking up” for their journey south for
their “winter vacation”.

If you know a young boy/girl who needs a trip to the barber in a location that is “kid friendly”, you need to try the Classic Barber in Hixson. We highly recommend it. If you are a reader from another town/state/country/continent (once again I have friends in Australia and Ireland), hopefully you know a similar barber. First of all, the owner of the barber shop made a huge corner of his shop “kid friendly”. It has a television set with several different children’s DVDs to choose from, and I think if you request, he has some type of TV “plays station”. There is also a chess board and some other toys. There are also 4 flat-screen televisions to choose from too. We’ve never played, but there are two pool tables as well.

The barbers themselves are so kind to children. You can tell that the owner has chosen barbers who actually like children.  They don’t talk “baby talk”, but they speak to the children on their level. Some barbers only use electric clippers. The first time Carter heard clippers where I get my hair cut, he cried. However, these gentlemen will use the sheers at your request. Now, because of the trust Carter has in them, he will allow them to use the clippers. Carter is so still and good for them, and I am so grateful. He has never once cried or twitched or complained. They tell him that he is better than some adults. At the end of each hair cut, Carter gets to choose a sucker, and even though she doesn’t get her hair cut, Ammon gets to choose one too. We look forward to our hair cuts at the Classic Barber.