Toddler Bed

So we converted Zoe's crib to a toddler bed.  Our little Houdini was always escaping her crib . . . by JUMPING OUT!!! In order to keep her from killing herself, we decided it was time.  

It was a little sad, since it's just another milestone that we're not quite ready for.  She is growing up just way too fast for us.  

Fortunately, I had the week off from work.  So, I was able to put Zoe to bed each night.  We got some really good bonding time, too.  But each night, Zoe would say, "Daddy sleep with Zoe." The bed was new to her, also.  She wanted that comfort of knowing we were near as she fell asleep.  It was very, very sweet.

So, I would "sleep" in the floor next to her bed, with my arm on her mattress.  She would hold my hand, or touch my arm to make sure I was sticking around.  When she would almost be asleep, I'd tell her I had to go.  What great moments!

But Zoe did very well her first week out of her crib.  It was definitely foreign to her, but she LOVES her new freedom.  She was jumping up on down on her "new" mattress.  Loving life, this little girl!!!