BBB - Big Boy Bed

It was time --- or so we thought for Drew to move into his big guy bed. We'd been having some fits in the middle of night that we thought may be tamed by some enticing to be "just like your big brother", which is usually a big hit! Of course, I tend to look at Jay when we talk about creating the habit of saving him in the middle of the night when he doesn't want to stay in his room to the hiatus of the living room couch. Or "the cozy spot" as Andrew knows it as. Jay is a softy, especially for crying babies (kids) in the wee hours of the morning. If I was a Sabine boy I'd be thrilled to see my dad walk into my room in the middle of the night - it's almost a guarantee to a bit of cartoons at 2am. Although he is a softy, he's not the only one who gives into sharing a bed with a little tot. It's not uncommon for me to invite a cuddly kid into our bed when he doesn't want to go back to his. But regardless of our midnight weakness -- we were hoping for the quick fix...funny how those never work!

We played up the arrival of the bed for a few days before the delivery so everyone was buzzing about the taking down of the crib and the laying down of the mattress! (it's on the floor for now) The original plan was to bunk the boys when this time came, but it's a little premature --- and I'm not quite ready to see Drew attempting to fly like superman off the top bunk just yet. We all need a little more time for all of that funny business!

Andrew was so proud, we had even broken down and bought him Cars sheets. Hoping to entice him to sleep next to Lightning McQueen and Mator rather than mom and dad. We took pictures, we fussed...Mama even brought the special roaring dino from her house...

Did it work? Pretty well, yes. Progressively throughout the first week he made it longer and longer through the night. Although we have only had one morning awakening in the bed. We are definitely still a work in progress, but who isn't?!

Way to go Andrew - such a big boy!!

** in case you are wondering - Jackson has those glasses that make you see like a fly in this picture - apparently his brother was getting a little too much face time **