my big girl bed

i have had a number of things on my "to do" list before riley's arrival.

one item...transition chloe from the crib to her toddler bed.

with potty training and all of life's other craziness, i had been procrastinating.

i think i was a bit nervous too, not knowing how chloe would take to a new bed

where she was free to get in and out without mommy's help...her personality had me

thinking she would be taking advantage of her new found freedom pretty quickly.

well we did it.

she is LOVING it and doing awesome.

the first night we put her in the bed i had the "talk" with her...she was now

big enough to get in and out of bed all by herself, but she had to wait till it was light outside.

the next morning she woke up and laid there, very much enjoying her new bed.

much to my surprise she didn't run to our room....i sent ella in to get her.

she excitedly sat up and said, "is it sunny out ella?"...she hopped up and peeked outside...

 "oh, now i remember!!". she was one proud little girl, and i am one proud mama.