Big Boy Bed

Well, the time has come (prematurely, if you ask his mom!!!) for us to transition Ty to a bed. I would have waited until this summer (at least). However, yesterday, Ty decided to catapult himself out of his crib during his play time! I was feeding Drew in another room when I heard a loud bang followed by crying. I rushed to Ty's room, but before I got there, my question ("What toy did he throw out of his crib? Please tell me that WAS a toy!!!") was answered...I saw his tiny hands opening his door!!! I could not believe it!!!

Thankfully, I think it scared him more than hurt him, but he did get a round bruise/carpet burn on his forehead. So, we decided we'd rather go through all that comes with the transition to a bed rather than risking a serious injury because we know our little daredevil would try it again! I can't believe my baby is not in a crib anymore! He, however, seems to be really excited about the change! He helped daddy put the rails on (well, he played with the screws while Corey attached the side rails) and then had a great time hopping up on the bed and getting down (over and over)--just because he could! And, I'm proud (and thankful) to say, he made it through the night (and currently one nap) without getting out of bed! Yeah Ty!!!

Here he is, sitting proudly on his "big boy bed" just before bedtime last night...