My Big Boy!

About a month ago Jimmy started climbing out of his crib. With dread we took down the crib and converted it into a toddler bed. We braced ourselves all day for what the night would hold. We discussed who was going to stand guard at his door, we imagined sleepless nights forcing Jimmy to stay in his own room, we imagined a nightmare. So, the moment of truth went like this. "Jimmy, you are such a big boy. You get your own big boy bed. You need to stay in it all night! Give mommy and daddy a kiss. See you in the morning" (little chuckle to ourselves as we "knew" it would be a matter of seconds before we saw him again) And then...... nothing. No getting out of bed, no yelling for us, no crying. Nada. He just fell asleep and we woke him up in the morning. OMG who would have thought?? Certainly, not us. It has pretty much been like that every night since. He has been amazing. Every now and then, he will call for us to come back and give another "snuggle" but I can handle that. Love this boy!


Big Boy Part Two:
Jimmy is officially wearing big boy underwear! His teachers at school said he was really showing an interest and asked us to send him in a pull-up. After 2 days of staying dry all day, they suggested sending him in undies.. I was sure it would be a disaster! Turns out, he has only had one accident at school.. they said he is doing an awesome job of just deciding when to use the potty and going all on his own! Who knew, a boy potty training at 2 1/2 years? He is not being as successful at home but I believe that is all about trying his mommy and not his inability to use the potty. With this new skill came several other new skills. He now can pull his pants up and down on his own and he can sort of get his socks and shoes on by himself! I want time to slllloooowwwwww down please. I don't have any babies left.  


The moral: Despite being a very, VERY stubborn  strong willed child, he can be an easy child too and he continues to surprise and amaze me everyday!