Big Girl Bed!!

Since December when we took away your paci, I had been dreading this next milestone - moving you to a big-girl bed! Taking away the paci was so easy that I was certain the transition to the big-girl bed was going to be a nightmare. I was worried you would get out of bed or that you would stop taking naps (NO!!!!). Once again, however, you amazed me!

When we purchased your crib when I was pregnant, we decided to hold off on buying the guard-rail that is used for the toddler bed thinking we would just get it when we were ready for it. Well, unfortunately, when I went to purchase it a few weeks ago, it was discontinued! So, we had to figure out something else. After doing some research online, I found these cool foam contraptions called "Bed-Bumpers" that are placed under the fitted sheet to keep kiddos from falling out of bed. I was SOLD! I went to Amazon.com to purchase it and decided to read some of the reviews. As I was reading the reviews, one mom stated that the bed bumper was a great idea, but that a pool noodle works just as well and was much cheaper. Of course, I thought this was genius. Needless to say, it worked perfectly! You LOVED your big-girl bed and climbed in well before your bed time to try it out!

That night you slept through the night with no problems. Nap-time the first day was also a pretty good success, though we had to go in a few times to remind you to stay in bed and take a rest. Since that first day, you've been great about napping and sleeping at night!