From Crib to Toddler Bed...to Crib.

Steven and I have been discussing getting rid of the crib for a little while now. We thought that with the new baby coming, we should give it a try before Brooklyn comes home. We figured adjusting to her would be hard for all of us, so we wanted to do it while things were still calm. We have been slowly introducing him to the potty as well. We will get more serious about that in the next month or so.

We removed the front gate from Carter's crib and made a "big deal" out of his new big boy bed. We let him get his pajamas on a little early so he could settle down for night time. He chose stuffed animals and put them in there and we gave him his very own pillow. As soon as my mom came in the door, he brought her down to his room to show her. He was very excited!

When it came time to put him in bed, Steven took him to his room and tucked him in. He left the door cracked because we didn't want him wandering around in his room by himself if he got up. About 1 minute later, he came mozying down the hall. Steven brought him back in and kissed him good-night. Carter came right back out, laughing hysterically. We put him back about 10 more times before deciding that it is still a bit too early for the switch. He thought it was a game and he was not about to go to sleep when he could come and go as he pleased. Steven went in and put the gate back up and Carter was asleep within seconds. So, we will be waiting until after his 2nd birthday before we attempt the switch again. It was worth a try.

Today and tomorrow we are getting the house in order for my mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and Carter's godmother to come visit for the weekend. We are going to the zoo again on Saturday. We had so much fun a few weekends ago and I really wanted to bring my good camera and zoom lens to get some photos. Now that we will have a little more help, I can feel comfortable bringing it. So, hopefully I will have some great photos to post after the weekend! I am ready for some sun and fun!!