Ethan is growing up...(more pics down below)
I can't go to bed without expressing how proud I am of my son. As of tonight, he is officially a big boy! His bunk bed was brought into his room on Sunday and now, two nights later he is sleeping in it for the first time!
Here's a quick recap:
- Sunday, March 8th - Ethan's Grandpa Al, Uncle Kurt & Daddy knocked out his old window from 1951 and put in his newly stained bunk bed. Then they installed a brand new, energy efficient window. All of Ethan's baby furniture was moved into baby Emily's room, except his crib. We decided it would be best to keep his crib in his room until he's well adjusted.
- Monday, March 9th - We tried putting Ethan in his bunk bed for his nap, but he was scared that he would fall. As he pointed to the head and foot of the bed he kept saying, "Gonna crash, gonna fall off the bed." Ryan put his creative mind to work after finding some extra wood in our garage and decided to make a mini headboard and footboard. We went to Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores and purchased some batting and navy blue fabric. Then Ryan cut and wrapped them around the wood. He completed the project by using his staple gun. Ethan was very excited about them, but not enough to get him to sleep in his bed. His exact words were, "Ethan's bed safe now. Daddy fixed it."
- Tuesday, March 10th - I could not get Ethan to stay in his bunk bed for his nap, so he slept in his crib again. When it was time for bed I gave him the option of sleeping in his crib or bunk bed and he immediately chose his bunk bed. After several frustrating attempts to keep him in his bed, I was about to give up and put him in his crib. I even tried cuddling with him and promising him stickers in the morning, but nothing worked. We said several prayers asking God to comfort him and give him a good night's sleep in his bed. After his final escape from his room for the night I calmly put him back in his bed, whispered "goodnight" and "I love you" and closed his bedroom door behind me. He immediately cried for me, but I didn't give in. I stood by his door for several minutes and listened to him cry. I even heard him jump out of bed and try to open his door. He quickly gave up and within 5 minutes his crying began to fade. I figured he must have climbed back into bed and went to sleep, but waited 15 minutes to check on him. Sure enough, he was sound asleep in his bed surrounded by all of his animal friends and blankets. I am so proud of him that he was able to transition from his crib to his bunk bed only after two nights. I'm taking him to the store first thing in the morning to get him some stickers, since I must keep my promise. My big boy definitely deserves it. :)
The night before Ethan's bunk bed arrives
Ethan showing off his new bunk bed
Fire truck, helicopter, ambulance & police car drawer knobs
Ethan sound asleep in his bunk bed for the first time
Ethan sleeping peacefully in his big boy bed
