For the past few months, Eva has been getting out of her crib regularly. First it was of the aid of the toy chest next to her crib. Then, she got so good at climbing, she could climb in and out WITHOUT the toy chest.
The first few times she did this, we went through two weeks where she had to learn that getting out DOESN'T mean you can get out at midnight and crawl into Baba and Daddy's bed. That had a few tearful tantrum throwing episodes, but she learned real quick. Within a week, it turned into her waiting until she heard me in the kitchen in the morning before getting out.
So now, the routine is Baba gets up, showers, makes his way to the kitchen. The minute she hears pots banging or even footsteps, she is out and poking her head in for a kiss, a hug, and her orange juice and gummy bear multivitamin. She "helps" me make breakfast, and by help I mean she opens the fridge door for me and hands me things I don't generally need, and then we go get Rose up.
Rose…well, she's just plain cranky in the morning. And sometimes I mean CRANKY!
So this past Sunday, November 13, 2011, Baba promised, and was reminded by Miss Eva, to convert her bed. With the turn of a few hex nuts, a screwdriver, and several curse words aimed at Ikea, I converted her crib to a toddler bed. She was just SO EXCITED! So much so that I anticipated a rough night the first night.
She woke up twice. It was new, different, a little scary. I rocked her the first time, and cuddled with her in her new toddler bed the second time. At 5'6" I can do that without too much discomfort. When Aunty came Monday morning, Eva was just so excited to show Aunty her new bed, she practically yanked her arm off. Since that first night, no problems at all. She is growing up too fast! Stop it!
As for Miss Rose, she can climb in, but still can't climb out. Plus, we don't think she's ready yet. Eva wants to be a big person in a hurry. Rose…no so much.
So in congratulations to our big little girl graduating into a toddler bed, an outtake from our Photo session at JC Penneys.
We love you Eva, but please don't grow up too fast.
5 comments:
Eva and Rose. I still love their names so much. I know, that has nothing to do with your posts but just felt like saying that, again.
Congrats to Eva for "movin' on up"! That is a big step. So independent. Isn't her prom coming up? m.
She's looking like a little girl instead of a toddler. Congrats, Eva!
What a lovely photo. I agree, she looks like a big girl. Be forewarned, just because she's waiting for you to wake up before getting out of bed now, she may not for long. Once Micah got used to his toddler bed, he realized how much freedom he had. We've had Micah appearances in our room at odd hours of the night, and regularly at 5:30 am :-( for some early morning snuggle time. The worst though, is the 20 times he'll get out of bed after we turn out the lights and run into the living room laughing uproariously. Fun times!
She belongs on the cover of the JC Penney catalogue! What a little model- gorgeous she is!
I agree with Bernadette! Catalog material! She is so precious. All the best guys :)
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