Transitioning to the Big Boy Room/Bed

While we still have some final touches to put on Jack's room (i.e. hanging shelves and decor) we made the transition from nursery to big boy room this weekend. Saturday morning we made the trip to Babies 'R Us for the bed rails (FYI not all WalMarts or Targets carry these in store, though you can order them online) and with a little patience Jon got them put together and on the bed.

I have to admit at first Jack was a bit weary of actually sleeping in his room. We have played in there on numerous occasions and he even "helped" me move his clothes and books from one room to the other, but something about being in the dark in the room didn't seem very appealing to him at first. With a little coaching and the additon of Mater, Lightning McQueen and his juice he layed down with me in the bed. I stayed with him until he fell asleep and he slept soundly for 2 1/2 hours.

When Jack woke up he wasn't the happiest little man...I actually got scolded for a good 20 minutes for not being in the room when he woke up.

Needless to say the attempt to have him sleep in the room for the night wasn't successful. He ended up in our room....hogging the king size bed. We will try again tonight....I picked up some night lights at lunch so we will see if they make the room less scary. Next stop...BRIBERY.