Our 2 year old is no longer in a crib or a toddler bed. He has transitioned into a Big Boy Be
d. A Big Boy Bed from IKEA nonetheless. This is a pretty big step for him. More room to toss and turn. Higher off the ground. More wood to crack his head on.
But we are really proud of Isaac and this Big step for him. Now if Jennifer and I could just figure out how to get him to sleep with less animals. We needed the Big Boy Bed because there were too many creatures in the toddler bed with him.
Bedtime roll call:
Little Georgie
Big George
Puppy
Minny (blanket)
Sparky
Marcus
Blue Bear
Thomas Blanket
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Dawson Propes Bedtime Roll Call:
Nanas (Blankets) times 2
Polka Dot Puppy
Pony
Tenderheart Bear
Grumpy Bear
Pink Bear
Red Bear
Daddy Tiger
Mommy Tiger
Dawson Tiger
Abigail Tiger
Monkey Pillow
“Roughie” Pillow (aka Thomas Pillow)
White Pillow
Blue Blanket
It’s a full house in Dawson’s bed. It totally complies with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for a safe sleeping environment.
Bedtime Rollcall for average child in East Baghdad
Little Muktada
Grumpy Maliki
Daddy Ahmedinajad Tiger
“Roughie” Badr Brigade Pillow
Kaytusha Rocket Bear
Mortar Blanket
Tenderheart Duck and Cover Bunker
Polka Dot RPG launcher
12th Imam night time story book
It’s a full house in the Iraqi child’s bed. It totally complies with Sistani’s version of Shia Sharia Law….
The IKEA bed brings back many memories. They were our first “bought” beds for our kids and Alyssa and Ryan have teen versions of IKEA furniture. I was so pumped when I learned they were finally coming to Cincinnati.