Bye, Bye Crib
Until this past Saturday I could not understand why my Dad kept my old crib (which Isaac used twice on trips back to Nanna and P-Pa's house). Now, having disassembled Isaac's to make way for a true big boy bed, I get it. They are so safe and secure in a crib. They need you to help them out. They look up to you with big eyes and pleading arms and you get to rush in and pick them up. A crib is such a core part of a baby's life and a core part of being a new parent.
And now, Isaac's is gone.
In its place is a huge full sized bed, a monstrosity by comparison. It has new sheets, a new mattress, and a new room configured around it. As Isaac helped me put together I realized that the big boy bed is probably more of a milestone for parents than kids. Isaac, fortunately, loves his big boy bed. Its a good thing, too, it will probably be his bed for the next 14 years. Oh god. I am going to cry now. 14 years? That's it? Jesus Christ, he is not ready for college yet. Oh wait...he is turning 4 this weekend. Reorient.
The big boy bed thing is a great reminder of taking every minute with them. They grow so fast and change so much that if you aren't paying close attention, its gone.
One good thing about the big boy bed is that it makes for an excellent spot to wrestle as both Isaac and Dad found out this weekend. Hopefully this new arena won't result in me going to the doctor again for a bruised sternum.
And now, Isaac's is gone.
In its place is a huge full sized bed, a monstrosity by comparison. It has new sheets, a new mattress, and a new room configured around it. As Isaac helped me put together I realized that the big boy bed is probably more of a milestone for parents than kids. Isaac, fortunately, loves his big boy bed. Its a good thing, too, it will probably be his bed for the next 14 years. Oh god. I am going to cry now. 14 years? That's it? Jesus Christ, he is not ready for college yet. Oh wait...he is turning 4 this weekend. Reorient.
The big boy bed thing is a great reminder of taking every minute with them. They grow so fast and change so much that if you aren't paying close attention, its gone.
One good thing about the big boy bed is that it makes for an excellent spot to wrestle as both Isaac and Dad found out this weekend. Hopefully this new arena won't result in me going to the doctor again for a bruised sternum.