Robbie Driving

Robbie has developed a fascination with sitting in the driving seat of cars and pretending he's driving.  He even wants us to buckle the seat belt.  Here are a few pictures with him in the driving seat of my car.

Big Boy

As you all know Robbie is and has been big for his age.  Well we finally had to change his car seat from rear facing to forward facing because his feet were hitting the back of the seat.  He really enjoys being able to look forward and see more than he could in the back of the seat, plus he likes it when we reach back and tickle his feet.  He seems happier and is more entertained by the cars going by and the different sights and sounds.  It also makes our job easier to give him food, drink or toys and to take them from him as well.

Our pediatrician told us the APA recently changed the guidelines so that children under the age of 2 should be rear-facing, but car seat manufacturers have not caught up with this guideline yet.  He suggested leaning the seat as far back as is safe and when the child's feet run out of room then turn the car seat forward.  Guidelines for you other parents out there!  We wish he could stay rear-facing longer, but he would be hitting his knees on his head soon!

Home Again!

After the long drive home, which we did in record time about 8 1/2 hours.  Robbie slept the whole time, poor little guy was worn out from his first long trip.  So were mommy and daddy, driving at night is great for him but it really messes with our sleep schedules.   However we were all happy to be home, it took Robbie a minute but once he realized he was home he got really excited.  Luckily for mommy and daddy he wanted to sleep more (he didn't sleep well in Nashville) so we got to get a much needed nap.

Going on a Car Trip

Well, while Daddy was in Philadelphia, Mommy and I decided to take a ride.  The only thing was, I tried to convince her I knew how to drive!  I sat in the front seat like a big boy, and started to look around.  I was getting a feel for the van, and the seat wouldn't go high enough for me to see out.  Plus, Mommy wouldn't give me the car keys so we were stuck at home. I bet Daddy would let me drive!

Let's go Mom!  I'm driving!