Andra's Big Girl Bed!

I now have even more evidence our baby girl is growing up. Over the weekend, we moved Andra from her crib to her "big girl bed." We decided to just skip the toddler bed...I figure the fewer the transitions, the easier it'll be on everyone. Plus, with her long frame and demands to sleep with about 16 stuffed animals, she was simply running out of room. So after a few sniffles from me (and Dave said he was really sad too), we started dismantling the crib Andra's slept in for the last 2 and a half years. This was taken after her last nap in her crib...

I was actually pretty nervous about switching her. I've heard lots of horror stories about toddlers taking advantage of their newfound freedom once they realize they can get in and out of bed on their own free will. Well, we got some serious safety bars that just about prevent that unless she's REALLY determined...and so far, so good! She hasn't attempted to get out once, and has adjusted beautifully. She loves playing on it all day too...so far, she's pretended it's a bus (and she's the bus driver and we "drive" it downtown) and a "pirate piggie ship" (that's a Dora reference). She's a happy camper, so even though my heart aches just a little to see that crib gone...I know I'm blessed to have a healthy, growing girl who's always ready to advance to that next milestone (and I'm also thanking my lucky stars that she hasn't yet realized she can get out of bed whenever she wants!) Sweet Dreams...