1. Big Girl Bed- when people ask me in my parenting class "How old do you think my child should be to switch them out of a crib to a big kid bed?" I always reply "4th Grade". I am hardly kidding. One of the biggest battles many parents face is keeping their child in their own bed and I firmly believe you need to wait until they are mature enough to deal with such freedom. Also, I love my sleep and knowing that my child is safely asleep in their own bed. However, just as Eliza is getting bigger so am I. Physically it just wasn't working out to heave her over the side of the crib.
I wanted to make a big deal out of changing her bed so we had Eliza stay the night at Great Grandma Doris's house so Lucas and I could get to work. We changed her crib to the daybed option and moved most of her toys from the playroom (a.k.a new baby's room) into her room.
Lucas and I were so excited to see her reaction. Knowing our sweet Eliza though, she could either be afraid of the change and start crying or would love it. The look on her face was priceless when she entered her room. Pure joy. Mostly because of they toys. I am blown away by the fact that these same toys have been in the room next door for 2 years and she acts like they are all brand new.
She was soooo excited to go in and out of her bed "all by myself." For the last two days she repeatedly asks us to go into her room so she can show us what she can do. The best part about having a more timid child is that they don't even get out of the bed in the morning or after nap when they switch to a big kid bed. She still waits for me to come get her! Ask me in a month if that is still happening though.
2. Potty Training- Now we are still in the middle of this mighty task....however she has finally pooped in the big potty! This has been a big struggle for such a self conscious little person. Lucas and I have followed her around several times for a day and a half with no clothes on just waiting to catch the big event in the toilet. The result was the playroom or bedroom floor. Pure frustration and doubt that it would EVER happen. I was getting really frustrated so I backed away and put her back in diapers. We told her as soon as she pooped in the toilet she could wear her underwear. Well....look who's got her cute underwear on:
Next is tackling the potty while out in public. Wish us luck.
I am now a whopping 24 weeks pregnant! Everything is going very smoothly and I am enjoying this midpoint in the pregnancy. I do feel very heavy and am a little frightened by the fact that I am only going to get heavier. The nesting feeling has definitely kicked in and I have a to do list in effect. The baby is active and we have been able to see the kicks and pokes in the last few weeks.
Our family is also very excited to announce that my brother Erik and his wife Katie are expecting twins this October too! It is crazy to think we are almost doubling the number of grandkids in one year :)
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Kellen switched to a toddler bed when he was 15 months, which worked for us. He could get out of the crib, which was a way bigger safety concern for me than him playing with his books and trucks. The first night we just made sure to keep putting him back in his bed, and he does. Even when he wakes up at 4, he cries for us to come get him. I definitely think it depends on the kid, but for us the twin bed has been the best thing for K by far.
So many wonderful, exciting things going on in the Babin household. Lots of love and blessings to all of you. We love you guys!!
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