Big Transition for Caleb

Caleb made the transition last night to a big boy bed. While shopping for it on Sunday, he wasn't enthusiastic and said "No new bed" at most of the stores. At the last one that we wound up buying the mattress and boxspring from, he was starting to sit on the mattresses a little bit more and singing, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed". So yesterday we weren't sure what the reception would be.

While he was at daycare, Carey and I moved out the crib and Cars toddler bed from his room. We set up the new mattress and boxspring flush on the floor so they aren't too high if he should roll out and he can easily climb in on his own. With his Cars blankie in place and his stuffed animals, we were set. When he got home last night, we showed him the new bed and he was fairly excited right away. He really seemed to like how big it was.

When it was time to go to sleep, he really liked getting under the new sheet and his blankie and hiding with his stuffed animals. We checked on him a few times and he zonked out without issue. And this morning, the only ones that were sleeping on the floor were the stuffed animals. So far, so good. I'm sure we might have some push back at some point. But, for now, the crib is locked up in the front room. The toddler bed is listed for sale on Craigslist. Ideally we can sell the toddler bed and keep the crib hidden for a few months. We'll see!

Let's see, what else. I'm still getting into some of my other outfits and so not having to use the maternity clothes all the time yet. Of course if I had the Jetson's type device to produce whatever food I want right away, I might get even bigger! I seem to crave things that I don't have with me here at work. I try to bring a lot of options but it seems like what I bring, my taste buds don't want. Most times though, healthy fruits, vegetables, cheeses and such are more appealing than some of the processed, junk food. So that's a good thing.

I've had some real aches and pains lately but I know growing with Caleb I had that as well. I'm looking forward to my next doctor checkup on 9/11 to know that everything is growing and developing well. I think I should get to hear the heartbeat that time. But probably won't get a peek at the baby.

Hope everyone is well. Talk to you soon.

CC