Don and I knew that soon we wanted to make the switch to put Brody into a big boy bed. Definately before the baby came. Recently Don told me that he wanted to convert Brody's crib into a toddler bed and get a different crib for the new baby. In my mind I have been thinking that this was a month or two away. OR MAYBE NOT!
Don brought it up a few times to me tonight. He kept saying that he wanted to convert the crib. I told him that I would rather wait. I like to plan for these things. I would have liked to read about transitioning, how to prepare them and how to be prepared to handle certain situations that might arise. Well that is not what happened. Don took the reigns, the crib was converted and my little boy is now laying in his toddler bed. :( I know it's a good thing but I am so sad. It makes me feel like he is officially no longer a baby. ((deep sigh)) BUT don't worry about me I will get through it!! Hahaha...
I am nervous about whether or not he will stay in his bed all night. Will he get up in the middle of the night and walk out of his room? Will he get up in the middle of the night and play in his room, will we know it? Will he get himself up in the morning? I like having the flexibility to let him talk in his crib in the morning and give myself extra time while I get dressed quick, or start breakfast or just go to the bathroom by myself. It's an interesting transition and I had no time to really process that it was coming or prepare myself for it. Weird. I can't imagine how Brody is feeling. Actually I am going to post a video of it. OF COURSE we had to video tape it. I got video of Don converting the crib to a bed and then Brody first seeing it and laying on it. He seemed to love it. So I think he will probably adjust fine and this is just another way for God to teach me to let go. :(
4 comments:
oh, you will be fine......I hope he stayed put for you {mine never did}. It's kind of sweet hearing them up and playing in their room and they haven't come to get you. They do grow up so fast......and CONGRATULATIONS on your new baby....you must have found out right around when I had my twins....I am way behind on all sorts of news! I am thrilled for you
Susan :):)
Mine always loved the freedom of coming and going as they wanted to. (I never liked that part so much, but it's nice when they are potty-training, at least!) :)
It's cute how they seem so proud of their big bed, too. Mine loved having a pillow and "real bedding" for the first time. I'd always find them in there at various times during the day, head on pillow, blanket pulled up over them, and a big grin on their face...
Can't wait to see Brody's video! :)
Aw....Brody is growin!! That will be nice to have in his bed before baby comes though. I would be like you to with the questions of wondering if he will get up and if you will know...How did it go???
You will learn hear him, mother's hear everything! He is still a toddler, which is still in my mind a baby, learning ever so fast.
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