Caleb is now in a big boy bed! This afternoon, once he got up from what was supposed to be his long nap, Eric and I disassembled his crib (somewhat bittersweet), moved it into the future nursery, reassembled it, then moved a full size mattress and box springs to his room. We put the box springs directly on the floor so he wouldn’t be that far off the ground. We then covered the mattress with Handy Manny sheets (thanks Mimi, Grandpa and Aunt Angela!) and a Handy Manny comforter (thanks Mom, Dad, Nana and Grandad!). We read a story, then sang a song and laid him down.
Here’s Daddy and Caleb about to read a Bible Story from the Jesus Storybook Bible- the BEST!
Here’s Caleb about to go night night in his new bed! Mr. Whale is in the foreground, with Tigger and Handy Manny in the background.
We mounted a camera monitor on the wall across from the bed so we could see what he did. We have a baby gate across his bedroom door frame, so even if he opened his bedroom door, he could not escape. Well, sure enough, within two minutes, he sat up, looked around, and promptly got out of bed and walked to the door. After about five minutes of trying to escape (quietly, though), Eric went up, gently put him back into bed, explained he needed to stay put, kissed him goodnight, gave him Mr. Whale, and closed the door, for the second time. Guess what? That’s all it took! We never saw him move after that! Crazy! Now, I’m not assuming that each night will be as easy as tonight, but at least, the first night went okay! Now, we’ll see what time he gets up!
August 1, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Who wouldn't want to get a good night's sleep with Handy Manny and the Tools all around!! How precious!
August 2, 2009 at 7:32 AM
Follow up: Caleb slept till 6:15am (not bad for a first night), so I went and changed his diaper, told him I was going back downstairs and that he could play until I came and got him. He said, "Okay, mommy" and gave me a kiss, and sent me on my way. Eric went up at 7:15am and got him and he was doing great! :)
August 4, 2009 at 5:17 PM
That's so awesome! It's hard to believe he's getting so big! :) We can't wait to see you!
August 17, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Pictures are great and so glad he loves his new bed, he is one fine great grandson, wish I could live long enough to see him grow up, but will have to dream about that. Ha. He sure is precious to Jim and I... God Bless, love all of you, The Beaufort Freemans too.
Nana Shirley - Adopted MOM
Granddad Jim - golfer