We decided it was time for Leah to graduate to a toddler bed. Leah refused to sleep in the crib at around three months old. Since then she had been falling asleep in one of her parents arms each night, and then placed in a nest of blankets in the den. When Pete and I went up to bed, we carried her up there with us. There were about 100 reasons why this was no longer working, so we decided a big girl bed was the logical next step, even though she's still pretty young. So now, the two girls are theoretically sleeping in their own beds, in their own room. Through a grueling week of trial and error, we realized that staggering bed times works best. After pajamas, Bible and prayer, the appointed parent takes Leah up to bed, while the other parent stays downstairs reading with Eliana. Once Leah is asleep, it is Eliana's turn to go upstairs. They both require extensive back patting, singing/humming, and occasional threats, before they are actually asleep. Yes, bed time is still a work in progress, but I believe we may be moving in the right direction!
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| Trying out the new bed, and loving the "Melmo" pillow and blankets. |
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| Demonstrating her knowledge of closing her eyes to go to sleep. |
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| Watching Big Sister to learn how it is done. |
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| Okay Mommy & Daddy, I think I'm ready!!! |
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P.S. Truth be told, Leah has yet to spend the entire night in her own bed. Sometime around midnight she wakes up and runs at full speed into our room, spending the rest of the night in our bed. (Pete and I both find it absolutely hilarious to see her little head bobbing towards our bed as she runs in.) Then, around 2 AM, Eliana wanders in and joins us. So, we wake up four in a bed to greet the day. Like I said, it is a work in progress!!
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