Well, we finally did it! We took the rail off my "baby's" crib! I know some might say we should have done it awhile ago, but I was holding out as long as possible! He stayed in his crib, so I was perfectly content with containment! But, nonetheless, it was time.
We took the front rail off his crib, since it's a convertible bed. Once it was off, I realized, "Uh, I don't have toddler-sized sheets or blankets!" So, improvising happened. I pulled out our old OBU blanket and popped it on top of his crib sheets for the time being. It will work! He's been loving his "new, big boy bed."
The first couple days, he jumped in bed and didn't budge 'til naptime was up. Lately, he's been realizing the freedom that this no-rail bed has going on. A couple days ago, I walked in to him wearing a hat, no shirt, a tie, and his Elmo slippers. Trying to stay composed while trying to get him to nap, I busted out laughing. Creativity, I tell you. Love it.
The last couple days, he's been very creative in his naptime endeavors. He's been known to be found rocking away in his rocking chair, nightlight on, and reading books...sneaky! My favorite so far though has been when I walked in on him sound asleep. He was propped up on his giant Panda stuffed animal and rockin' his train conductors hat. Oh, and when I pulled back the covers...you better believe he was wearing his Elmo slippers too.
Precious.
