The new bed

Today I tried to introduce the toddler bed to my 2 1/2 year old daughter. I should have known that it probably was not the best day to try it out since our adventure at the park was so trying. There was some crying and a little defiance but a little fun as well.

So I should not have been surprised when I brought out the "big girl" bed and her eyes lit up. Little did I know that she was thinking, "my own bed to jump on." Yes, the decision to let her jump and play in mommy and daddy's bed has backfired on us. I tried to get her to lay down in the bed or even just stay in the bed neither worked. My patience was already thin from the park adventure so I decided to take the bed away and try later.

I put her in the crib and went to take a shower. I got out of the shower and heard a strange noise from her room. I opened the door to find her playing OUTSIDE of the crib. Argh. Daddy to the rescue..

I guess we will try the bed again on another day.