Big Girl Bed...Night 1

And tonight was the big night...Kate's first night in the big girl bed. We had no idea what to expect. Kate is such a creature of habit that we were a little afraid she would ask for her crib. Every time this weekend we asked her if she wanted to sleep in her big girl bed she would shake her head no. Our other concerns were...if she did get out, the bed is too high for her to get back in (and we didn't want to put a stool there to teach her how to get in and out) and she has never used a pillow or a blanket. Let's just say...lots of changes for our little girl who thrives on routine.



Here are some pics of Kate just before bedtime...

Practicing laying down...

We did our usual bedtime routine...books, prayers, and singing. By the last song, Kate had laid down on her own...head on the pillow and under the sheets. And then we went to leave and she started crying hard..."night night...night night" in the saddest voice. Parker calmed her back down and then we left for good and watched the clock. She cried on and off for about 20 minutes...and then it was quiet. We waited another 30 and then went and checked on her...she was asleep...on the bed...head on the pillow...no sheets. We were both too scared to take a picture so you will have to take our word for it. Now lets just hope she stays there til morning...and by morning I mean 7 AM!!!