It is a fact that Ava has always loved her bed. It is also a fact that Ava has always slept like a champ in her bed. Do we dare risk changing Ava's awesome sleeping patterns by altering her bed in any way, shape or form? It was a question Matt and I discussed for several weeks, and finally concluded that, yes, it was time for Ava to switch from a crib, to a semi-big girl bed.
Several nights ago, we removed the front rail of the crib, and replaced it with the toddler rail seen below. Any fear we had of Ava not liking her new bed went out the window when she screamed, "Big Girl Bed" and dove onto the mattress.
Has she fallen out of bed while sleeping? Not yet. Does she stay in it after we close the door at night? Absolutely. Does she want to get out of bed in the morning? No. But let's face it, neither do I. Whether it's napping, going to bed, or just laying down in bed by herself... because she can, Ava is a happy camper in her semi-big girl bed.*
*I say "semi" big girl bed because for her birthday (on December 3rd), Matt and I are giving her a REAL big girl bedroom.... Complete with bunk beds and all! Shhh! It's a surprise, though. ;) If Ava was this excited about the front railing of her crib coming off, she is going to go nuts when we reveal her new bedroom!
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