Big Boys and their Beds

I love the things that kids can get easily excited over. The things that you can turn into a full on fun for all family event. As the arrival of Carys continues to rapidly approach we have been making some fun changes. One of the biggest ones was moving Kellen out of the toddler bed and into a "big" bed! Kellen is a kid that really knows how to appreciate and live up moments like this. Todd had picked up the bed and it was out in the living room for a few days before we set it up. Once we told him we were going to be setting it up the next day he spent the next 24 hours anxiously anticipating his bed. He helped me rearrange, clean and organize the room to make a spot for the "big bed". He had picked out a comforter and pillow case for his bed and helped me was and ready all the bed linens. And when Daddy got home from work he was right there next to him, helping him every step of the way. 

Makenna and Conner quickly caught on to the excitement of what was happening and eagerly pitched in and helped out and got their hands on everything they could!

I wish these pictures weren't blurry because I think they are so cute. Even though you can't see Kellen's mouth, you can totally tell he has a huge smile behind that mattress as he helps Daddy drag it in the room!

Kellen was definitely ready to spread out in his new bed. He is a big, tall boy and he needed the space. He just looks so much more comfy and happy now!

Everyone wanted to take a turn trying out the new bed. Kellen was patient with sharing his new prized possession. However, he has continued to be very strict about making sure people know that they are not allowed to stand or jump on the bed and makes people be good about not messing up his sheets and blankets. Kellen is a child that is particular about the way he wants things.

After we set up Kellen's bed and gave him a week of sleeping in it and adjusting to the newness of his room we then made the big transition with Conner. Conner not only moved into Kellen's room with him but also went from the crib into the toddler bed. I have to say, I think there is something absolutely adorable about seeing my boys share a room together. I love it. I have loved the few times I have had to go into their room to wake them up and heard myself say "Good Morning Boys, time to wake up!" 

Given Conner's active and sometimes "wild" personality, I was moderately concerned about what this transition into toddler bed freedom was going to be like. But I was very pleasantly surprised at just how easy this whole move has been. The first night we put him in his bed he seemed very sad/confused/a bit scared about not being in his crib and being in Kellen's room instead of his own. He sadly came out 6 or so times, but was always cooperative about sadly getting back into bed. The next night, though not excited to get into bed, he stayed in bed and didn't even try to get out once. And that has been the case since then. It only took him a few days to get excited about his big bed and be happy to crawl in there and get tucked in. But he has done amazing about staying in bed. And he has also kept right on napping like a total champ. I am so grateful and happy that it has gone so well. He may be a maniac at times, but he sure is a good boy.

And doesn't he look absolutely adorable?!!