"Beh"

That's what Brody calls his bed. A couple of weeks ago (Aug. 13) We turned Brody's crib into a Toddler bed. Why did we do this when he is only 17 months?? Well, I'll tell you. We have a climber! I was out on the computer one afternoon when I heard Brody wake up from his nap. I usually wait just a couple of minutes before I go in to get him, but I started to hear him grunting. I went into his room to find him halfway over his crib, one foot about on the other side. I got him out and put him on the floor, wondering how he could do this ALREADY. (He is not even to the MAX height yet.) I didn't know if he would do this again, but the very next day, SAME thing! BUT! I didn't get into his room fast enough. I heard him say "mama" just a couple of times and then a THUMP! I ran into his room as quick as I could to find him on the floor. HOLY COW! How does he do this? I told Bobby and he asked "well, do you think that since he fell, he won't do it again?" I said, "Does ANYTHING make him stop if he gets hurt the first time?" What a silly boy! So, that evening, we sat in Brody's room and I put him in his crib to see if he would try it again. I also wanted to see if he was using his pillow as a little boost. As soon as he got in his crib, up came his feet, trying their hardest to get out! He then moved over to where his pillow was and was able to get his leg over the rail. I stopped him before he fell. Then, I took out the pillow to see if he would still be able to get out. Sure enough- same thing! He was halfway over his crib 2 more times in only a matter of seconds. That night, we changed his bed to the Toddler style. Much safer for our little guy! He loves his new bed, and likes to be able to get in and out on his own. It's so cute! But, I still have to lay with him at bedtime. (MUCH easier for me to get in and out of too!) I don't understand why he goes down for his nap with no problems, but the minute it's time for bed in the evening he hates it. Oh-well! I enjoy cuddling with him!