Big Boy Bed

Ever since we moved into our house (almost a year ago now!), we have kept Carson's future (i.e. toddler) bed next to his pack-n-play in his room.  Mostly because we didn't want to store it in the garage, and, I'm a big believer in getting rid of the crib quick.  I don't like the baby phase, and, it's a constant reminder that there's a baby in the house.

Every night at bed time, after scriptures and prayers, I take the girls into their room and read a chapter book with them and Brian takes Carson into his room and reads a book with him.  Don't know when or why this "tradition" started, but, we all love it.  The girls and I have read numerous classics from Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, and others.  Recently, we've been on many Flat Stanley adventures, and Morgan can't wait to take us into the world of The Magic Tree House series, by Mary Pope Osborne.  Brian and Carson are still reading Goodnight Moon.  But, I digress...

Apparently, without my knowledge, Brian had been allowing Carson so sit on his big bed for his story, then use it to climb into his pack-n-play.  So, what I thought was Carson starting to show interest in his big bed at nap time, really was him wanting me to allow him to use it for climbing, like Daddy does.

So, one night (Feb. 8th, actually), Brian decided to see if Carson would sleep and stay in his toddler bed one night.  And, the rest is history!

My favorite part about Carson and his bed:  he still doesn't know he's "allowed" to get out on his own, so even after 2 months, he still sits on his bed and waits for Mommy or Daddy to come get him!
My least favorite part about Carson and his bed:  he thinks that we have to physically pick him, his blanket, and Fillmore up after he climbs down.  Then, he expects us to carry him and his entourage down the stairs!  Sorry, Dude!  Not happening anymore!