That's right, folks. As of today, Tyler has "graduated" from sleeping in a crib and is now in his very own "big boy bed". This bed is actually a twin bed that is the bottom bunk of a Cargo bunk bed that used to belong to my brother Eddie. For being 20 years old, that set is in great condition! Dad always says that if a nuclear bomb went off, the only two things to survive would be cockroaches and that bed. It's sturdy stuff. And perfect for another little boy! Anyway, our pediatrician had recommended keeping Tyler in his crib for as long as we could. She said as long as he wasn't climbing out or hurting himself, there was no need to rush the transition. So we didn't. But with our week-long beach trip coming up, we felt now was the time. Tyler will be sleeping in his own room, in a twin bed, at the beach. We didn't want him to be disoriented or weirded out about sleeping in a big bed that week, so we decided to stop being lazy, assemble the bed (and toddler proof the room) and let the kid sleep.
Tyler has slept in a double bed at Dad's house a few times, and it was his decision to do so. He sleeps very well in a big bed, so we weren't too nervous about his move. But you can't help but have a little bit of nervousness when moving your baby - er, big boy - out of the only bed he's ever known. It makes the fact that he is growing up so real. Big boy bed, drinking out of cups that aren't sippy cups at meals, moving the straps up in his carseat to the very top level, becoming so independent in everything that he does. Tyler may be ready for this, but what about Travis & I? Are we??????
Anyway, Travis assembled the bed this morning, and Tyler watched with great enthusiasm. He wanted to "help" and he was so interested in the whole process. He got very excited when Travis brought the mattress in and the bed was finally put together. He took his first nap in the bed this afternoon and when we peeked in on him he was curled up in his side, surrounded by his stuffed animals and blankets, napping peacefully. Putting him down for bed tonight was just as easy, though I did have to go in there once to soothe him and reassure him that all of his "friends" were in bed with him, just like in his crib. We haven't heard a peep from him since, and we're hopeful that the rest of the nights will be this easy. Our little boy is growing up........
That's right, folks. As of today, Tyler has "graduated" from sleeping in a crib and is now in his very own "big boy bed". This bed is actually a twin bed that is the bottom bunk of a Cargo bunk bed that used to belong to my brother Eddie. For being 20 years old, that set is in great condition! Dad always says that if a nuclear bomb went off, the only two things to survive would be cockroaches and that bed. It's sturdy stuff. And perfect for another little boy! Anyway, our pediatrician had recommended keeping Tyler in his crib for as long as we could. She said as long as he wasn't climbing out or hurting himself, there was no need to rush the transition. So we didn't. But with our week-long beach trip coming up, we felt now was the time. Tyler will be sleeping in his own room, in a twin bed, at the beach. We didn't want him to be disoriented or weirded out about sleeping in a big bed that week, so we decided to stop being lazy, assemble the bed (and toddler proof the room) and let the kid sleep. 
Tyler has slept in a double bed at Dad's house a few times, and it was his decision to do so. He sleeps very well in a big bed, so we weren't too nervous about his move. But you can't help but have a little bit of nervousness when moving your baby - er, big boy - out of the only bed he's ever known. It makes the fact that he is growing up so real. Big boy bed, drinking out of cups that aren't sippy cups at meals, moving the straps up in his carseat to the very top level, becoming so independent in everything that he does. Tyler may be ready for this, but what about Travis & I? Are we??????
Anyway, Travis assembled the bed this morning, and Tyler watched with great enthusiasm. He wanted to "help" and he was so interested in the whole process. He got very excited when Travis brought the mattress in and the bed was finally put together. He took his first nap in the bed this afternoon and when we peeked in on him he was curled up in his side, surrounded by his stuffed animals and blankets, napping peacefully. Putting him down for bed tonight was just as easy, though I did have to go in there once to soothe him and reassure him that all of his "friends" were in bed with him, just like in his crib. We haven't heard a peep from him since, and we're hopeful that the rest of the nights will be this easy. Our little boy is growing up........
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