Big Girl Room and other interesting things….

So, we knew when Rebekah and I returned from Texas, we would transition her to her big girl room. This was a big deal to me- a new room, no crib (i.e. no containment), a double bed, etc….anyway, we have been promo-ing the big girl room for months…she loves hangin’ out in her big girl room, but I wasn’t sure how sleeping in the bed would go. So, we talked about it a lot for a couple days, then decided on Wednesday. Yesterday, we changed our minds and decided on Monday. Then, last night at 6:45 (15 minutes b/f bedtime) I thought to myself- self, she had a marginal nap, is really tired, and has had a great time in her room today and tonight (she and Dada had a tickle war for about half an hour), maybe this is the night! I hate dreading things, so I decided, with Josh’s approval, that it was then or never! You won’t believe it! Not a peep- just a sweet nuh-night after several comments about “big girl bed…” She slept thru the night- we now share a wall, so we heard every peep…a little moaning at midnight, a little thump and cry at 4:30, some kicking the wall at 5:30, and a dismount and Mama! at 6:15…all in all, we were very pleased. The only tear time was when I took her blankie away from her- she seemed confused as to where I was putting it. I normally have her drop it in the crib, but now I needed it out of reach. As soon as she knew she would get it back, she was fine. I was a little apprehensive about nap time- Rebekah has the gift of chat at naptime regardless of how tired she is, so with no way of making her stay in her bed other than asking her to, I was sure she would just play/fuss and skip the nap. I knew we had a head start in that she loves her room, so there shouldn’t have been fear, etc…anyway, she was up early- 6:15 and I kept her up ’til she was talking about nap time, and then put her down at 1:30. I told her to stay in bed and I’d be in there when she woke up. Well, not quite as impressive as bed time…she stayed in for a minute or so, then I saw the shadow of two little feet under the door. She played, called out, played, fussed a little, and after 45 minutes or an hour, nothing. After an hour of quiet, I looked under the door- right behind the door was a naked little foot…she fell asleep behind the door! She woke up pretty quickly after that and was in a surly mood! She had a big red mark on her forehead from the floor and a poopy diaper…poor girl!! Anyway, we told her good job for sleeping, but it would be better in her bed. So, was curious about tonight…not a peep once again- I think the darkness is on our side!

Anyway, here are some pics from the great shower my sweet sister-in-law, Becky, threw me for our son…this precious one is of my darling niece, Riley Jane!!

My large belly…
With my Aunt Elizabeth…
Becky and Ali (my cousin’s wife) and her baby Kennedy…
with my Aunt Martha and Becky…

Related posts:

1. Rebekah’s Big-Girl Room- take 1
2. Update on Big Girl Room
3. Pics of the Baby’s Room
4. My Funny Girl
5. TILT: Living Room Make-Over