Big Boy Bed

Well we finally decided it was time to stop being selfish and convert James' crib into a toddler bed.  James has been such an easy little guy to put to bed that we were worried he would not want to stay in his bed if he had access to get out (knowing how much he loves to do what he wants, when he wants!).   I am happy to report that it has been a week now and James the transition has been so easy...knock on wood!

James LOVES his big boy bed and is so proud of himself.  His bedtime routine is still easy with a few books and then he plops right up and lies down.  We still need to keep the door open but even with the girls playing and making noise he doesn't get out of bed. Luckily we haven't had any middle of the night visits from him (yet!) but the mornings are slightly unpredictable.  50% of the time he still yells for us to come and get him and the other 50% he decides to go and wake up his sisters.  Katelin loves this as she becomes his little helper in the morning and I enjoy hearing their conversations.  I would however still prefer he let them sleep in and wake us up instead (crazy I know!).

Here are a few pics from the first night we converted the crib.  I am excited to buy him his own real big boy bed in the near future!