We've had Isla in the converted crib for a while now, but just recently she has moved over into her very own twin-sized "big girl bed". Thanks to Aunt Carmie & Dyren who did a beautiful job refinishing an antique wrought iron for us.
I thought the transition might take a while so, we set up the bed and decided to let Isla sleep in it when she was ready. Well, she was ready - as soon as the bed was. The only thing she wasn't too keen on was using the new blankets. The conversation went like this:
As I put the new comforter on the bed...
Isla: Um..I don't think that's a good idea
Mommy: What's that?
Isla: I think we should use my blankets, this one is dirty.
Mommy: Okay, we can use your blankets, we'll just fold this new one and put it at the bottom of the bed, okay?
Isla: Okay, be-cause the new one is dirty.
So she jumped into her big girl bed for a goodnight story and it's been smooth sailing since. No transition necessary.
Now the crib waits for baby girl number two. Isla has been super sweet about her new little sister, she gives my belly hugs and kisses and tells me all the things she's going to do with her sister when she gets here. Let's hope that eagerness remains :)
