A New Chapter...

Last night we took the crib down. This was very emotional for me as I saw it as a rite of passage. Richard thought I was silly for crying. He said taking the crib down was much less permanent than the doctors appointment he will have in the coming months. No more babies...It is sad. The crib now sits in the attic for twenty or so years until it is passed down to Micah for my grandchildren to use. That seems like an eternity away but I know the time will pass in a blink of an eye.

Noah has not been using the crib for some time now, except for an occasional nap and certain nights that the boys don't want to settle down and sleep. These nights have become more frequent over the past several months and I HAVE HAD IT!!! I figure I should not have to spend my whole night (until 10 or 11pm) trying to put my children to sleep (or just getting them to quit dancing naked in the middle of their room) - especially when we start the process at 8pm! It has become exhausting!

What a blessing it was (and perfect timing) to receive cousin Daniel's race car bed from Uncle Doug and Aunt Jo Jo. We just had to figure out how to fit it in the car, but given the fact that we are expert packers that wasn't a problem. We are so proud of Daniel for moving up to a big boy bed and thankful for his generosity in passing on his old bed.

So, the crib came down, as well as our guest bed (sorry folks, you have to sleep on the pull out couch!) and Micah and Noah now have separate bedrooms - something we should have done a long time ago.

Thus begins a new chapter in our lives...

Though, somehow I still ended up with a kid in my bed this morning!