Another Page Turned

I knew this day was coming, but for some reason this decision seemed very...final.   

It has been used consistently for 4 years straight and two babies.  But, after many mid-night wake up calls and sleepless nights on the couch with her I decided it was time.  The crib had to go.  

Now, our baby has a brand new Big Girl bed. 

They both watched me disassemble the crib and helped us set up the new mattress.  I don't know who was more excited, Hannah or Alyssa.  I was worried about bedtime, but last night went fairly smoothly...once I got her to sleep.  I am hoping tonight goes even better.  We need to create a new night-time routine for her that she can get used to and I think it will be fine.  She seemed so grown up when I was laying there, reading and praying with her last night...

As sad as it was to see the crib come down, it is exciting to be in this phase of life.  They are so fun right now that I wish I could just freeze time.

So now we are a crib free, changing table free home.   There are only one real 'baby' item left, the glider.  Dan doesn't know this yet, but the glider in the corner is never going away.  I rocked both of the girls in it, and I will rock my grand-babies in it someday - all 6 of them,  according to Aly ;) Somethings you just have to hold on to!   

Wish us luck on night #2!!