so this weekend was a big weekend in the nesper household. not only was it a busy easter weekend, but ely hit a big milestone in her little life: she slept in her own bed in her own room! for those of you who know what nighttime parenting style we've chosen, you know that is a huge step. for those of you who don't, let me tell you it's a huge step!! preston and i chose to have a family bed and to not have ely in a crib in her own room. this is what worked for us. when she was itty bitty this is how we got the most sleep. she slept in our bed for awhile and then on a twin mattress next to our bed when she got older. so for the last two years and 3 months i have had my little baby sleeping soundly next to me, but now my baby is not a baby! we got her a new bed, new sheets and a new bedspread. all in her favorite color, purple or pink of course. we put her to sleep on friday night for her first night and preston and i slept on the floor in case she needed us, but of course she really didn't. then saturday night preston and i slept in our room while she slept in her room. our room seemed so little and empty with just the two of us. last night she slept by herself again and didn't wake up until 8:30. i actually had to drag her out of bed!
i know this is a good thing, but i was so sad to see her leave. preston not as much. :) i cried both friday and saturday nights. i think it was mostly because she's getting bigger and bigger and i'm not ready! i've already told preston that he has to take ely's first day of school off because i am going to cry all day! ely of course will say good-bye (if i'm lucky) and run into the school yard. well, i guess that's what being a parent is. you grow up with your kids.
2 comments:
Congratulations, Ely!
It sounds like she really was ready and it's going well. I'm so glad!
Wow that's a big step!....sounds like it was bitter sweet.
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