Today we converted Handley's crib into a toddler bed. Originally I thought I would want to keep her in a crib until she was 5 (well maybe not quite that long, but had no plans of taking her out of the crib anytime soon). However, we started talking about an upcoming trip we have planned in a few weeks and decided it would be easier if she could sleep in a regular bed instead of having to worry about 2 pack-n-plays. Last week I asked her if she wanted to sleep in a big girl bed and at first she was excited, but then she said she still liked her crib. I explained to her that it was still her crib, but the front would just be off so she could climb in all by herself instead of having mommy or daddy pick her up and put her in. Since then she's been talking about Daddy getting his tools and making her big girl bed.
Robby converted it this afternoon and she couldn't wait to climb in.
Harper wanted to climb in too.
(Yes, she does sleep with all that "stuff" at the foot of her bed...books, toys, blankets, etc.)
I feel like I told her 100 times that she wasn't allowed to get out of her bed and even in the morning when she woke up she had to call for me to come get her, just like when she was in her crib. Tonight she laid down and went right to sleep without a peep. I couldn't believe it! We'll see if it was a fluke of if she'll do the same thing tomorrow night.
About an hour or so after she was asleep Robby and I heard a loud thud and both went running up the stairs. She had fallen out and landed on a few pillows I had placed on the floor. Good news is that she didn't even wake up! Robby picked her up and put her back in the bed. Hopefully we won't hear any more thuds tonight.
6 comments:
Oh my gosh! That is awesome!! I bet she will do fantastic. Wow...way too big girl. :)
Love the boots!!
Sounds like you guys had perfect timing! My favorite part about the Finnan's twin bed is being able to cuddle up with Finnan and read with him :)
I hope the cold didn't interfer with any of your weekend plans!
You have to keep me posted on how she does. We are thinking Marlee may be ready for her big girl bed but I am not ready yet:-)
So glad the big girl had a great first night in her big girl bed!! I also LOVE Harper's flower hat!
Lainey LOVES being in her big girl bed. She's actually in a twin so I have bedrails on each side but she has her own step stool to get up and down. She rarely gets up...and the few times are in the am. I think when they're ready, they're ready!!
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