Big Boy Bed

I searched around for a Big Boy Bed since we need the crib for the new guy on the block and finally found a good deal at Rackley's.  It's a captain's bed, so I wouldn't have to buy a separate dresser to save space and money.  It's a little tall, but I put a railing up and a stool at the end that he can use to crawl up and down.  I thought it would be a struggle getting him to stay in it, but it was probably Chase's easiest transition.  I tried to lay down with him the first night, but he woke up every time I moved.  Then, I left, he cried for a minute and thought about climbing out.....but changed his mind and fell asleep.  He's been sleeping great in it, and waits for us to come get him.   At least most of the time.  One Sunday morning, we slept in a little bit and he must of woke up and thought he could get down on his own.  Well, he got down, just not gracefully.  We woke up to screaming and he must of slid off the end, missing the stool and hitting his noggin.  He was a little shaken, but after a few minutes of cuddling, he was fine. 

the Bed ... all made up. I <3 Pottery Barn Kids

Not a morning person (like his mommy!)

Reading before bedtime

Rockin Out with MiMi

Although bedtime has been better, Chase is now getting trouble at school.  He's been saying "no" to the teacher and ends up slapping or kicking her.  We're not sure what really triggers this b/c he doesn't act like that at home.  Robert and I have both had to go up to the daycare to give spankings and talk to him.  I never liked getting into trouble as a kid, and I ended up crying as much as he did when I had to take him out to the bathroom for discipline.  I was afraid that my tears would mess everything up, but we didn't get a call today!  Hopefully, he's learned that he can't get away with it as easy as he thought, and that will be behind us.