March 5, 2011
Bye Bye, Baby Bed
Well, just like that, Anna is done with her crib. I know, most kids her age have long since switched to a bed, but Anna liked her crib, slept well in it, and never tried to climb out of it (although she certainly could have if it had occurred to her). Why mess with what works? Well, it stopped working. We’ve had a heck of a time getting her in bed lately, dealing with melt-downs and crying fits until 11, 11:30, or even past midnight. Couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Night before last, about midnight, David managed to get something out of her indicating she didn’t like it dark. Ok, no problem, we’ll leave your lamp on. (And why didn’t you say something about this a month ago? Or even 3 hours ago, for that matter? Hmph.) Last night, she didn’t even want to get in her crib. She didn’t like her crib, but couldn’t tell us why. Who can explain the whims of a (nearly) 3-year-old? So she slept on a blanket on the floor. (She didn’t even want to sleep on the crib mattress on the floor.) So, we decided, NOW is the time for the bed switch. Today.
I was skeptical whether she would actually take a nap in it, but she did. I went in and woke her up a little after 6:00, and she was hard asleep. I guess she’s a little sleep-deprived! So far she’s doing ok tonight.
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It’s so pretty! And she looks so happy in it! I’m glad she made the switch so easily. What has Sara been sleeping in if Anna was still in her crib? Did y’all have a bassinet in your room?
Sometimes they wait until we ask to tell us. She does look like a happy girl in that pretty bed.Hope this means better seep for everyone!
Wendy — before Sarah was born, we borrowed the Wanamaker’s crib for Anna and set up our crib in Sarah’s room. The “bassinet in the parents’ bedroom” thing didn’t work for either of our girls… they both got kicked out within a few days. :)
awww… that makes me a little sad! She’s growing up, but that bed is too cute! And her in it! :)
Very cute bedding. Hope she does well with it.