Big Girl Bed

On January 9th we transitioned Marissa's crib into a toddler bed.  The transition was surprisingly smooth.  She wasn't trying to climb out of her crib but we thought she might be ready for a big girl bed.  I know some parents make a big reveal with a new bed and really play up the "big kid" thing, but Marissa actually helped Daddy unscrew her crib and put the safety rail up.  Once the bed was together she immediately jumped right in and tried it out for size.

Doesn't she look thrilled?

Giving Teddy some kisses

Of course she had to jump on the bed to test it out. 

::Sniff, sniff:: She looks so grown up. :(

All tucked in and ready for her first night in her new bed.

She only got up a few times the first night.  She is used to sleeping on a mat at daycare, so she had an idea of what to do.  The next morning she did come out of her room a little earlier than when she normally wakes up.  Luckily, I was already awake and heard her come out.  We decided to put a child safety knob on the inside of her door so that she can't wander about the house while we are sleeping.  While we've done a pretty good job at baby proofing the house, I still don't feel comfortable with her roaming around without us knowing.  

She is also waking at least once in the night to go potty, so I think she is getting close to being ready for underwear at bedtime.  She is growing up so fast.  My little girl is not so little anymore.