Not too long before the end of "quiet time" yesterday afternoon I noticed that there was no sound coming from Thompson's room...which led me to wonder if he had (for the first time) decided to take a nap on his new bed. My assumption was partly true: a nap...yes, on his bed...no, but right beside it! By the time I returned from obtaining the camera he was beginning to wake up, but this picture give you an idea nonetheless.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Worn Out
Not too long before the end of "quiet time" yesterday afternoon I noticed that there was no sound coming from Thompson's room...which led me to wonder if he had (for the first time) decided to take a nap on his new bed. My assumption was partly true: a nap...yes, on his bed...no, but right beside it! By the time I returned from obtaining the camera he was beginning to wake up, but this picture give you an idea nonetheless.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Big Boy Bed
Well, we took the plunge yesterday and transitioned Thompson out of his crib. Although he has been content sleeping in his crib (not trying to get out when the railing is up - we don't think he knows he can - and knowing he can climb in and out when it is down), we figured...why not? After all, it was inevitable and I think most people are surprised to learn that he still slept in a crib (and even a pack-and-play when we travel!) at 3 years old.
While we haven't got his official "big-boy" bed set-up, we thought we'd start the transition by placing an inflatable mattress on the floor. We discussed the ground rules of big boy beds...no standing, no jumping and staying on the bed...and from what we can tell, he's doing OK. This morning, he told us that he didn't get off the bed at all last night and he got off a couple times during nap time. Ahh - the honesty of a 3-year old! We were also please to see that overnight he pretty much stayed in the same location and didn't fall the 6 or so inches onto the floor.
Provided the next week goes well, we will take the second and final step in the transition by removing the crib from his room and setting up his twin bed. Stay tuned for updates and pictures.
While we haven't got his official "big-boy" bed set-up, we thought we'd start the transition by placing an inflatable mattress on the floor. We discussed the ground rules of big boy beds...no standing, no jumping and staying on the bed...and from what we can tell, he's doing OK. This morning, he told us that he didn't get off the bed at all last night and he got off a couple times during nap time. Ahh - the honesty of a 3-year old! We were also please to see that overnight he pretty much stayed in the same location and didn't fall the 6 or so inches onto the floor.
Provided the next week goes well, we will take the second and final step in the transition by removing the crib from his room and setting up his twin bed. Stay tuned for updates and pictures.
Friday, March 6, 2009
When I Grow Up...
I'm gonna drive a car just like you. And when I get bigger, I'm going to drive a digger. Yes, Thompson's looking towards the future these days with thoughts of what he wants to do when he "grows up" or "gets bigger". Today he's thinking about becoming Jonah (although he's indicated he wants to obey God and make Him happy so as not to get swallowed by the whale!)
Monday, March 2, 2009
Snow Day
After it was all said and done, we got about 3 inches of snow last night that we were able to enjoy today. Thompson made his first snow angel and snowman and enjoyed his first sled-ride with Anna. We are still keeping our fingers crossed for that "big" snow, but for now, we've decided this will count as a sufficient "snow day".
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