I think I may cry. So many emotions. We took the front off of her - TopicsExpress

I think I may cry. So many emotions. We took the front off of her crib and she is officially in a toddler (big girl) bed. This means that it is the last of our crib stage. No more climbing in and out like spider woman after shes fallen asleep. No more crib cries to come and get her, no more playtime in the crib to let mommy get those last few extra minutes of sleep. I could go on and on. I am so amazed by how fast she has grown and I am excited to watch her grow into a beautiful woman but...its going by so quickly. This is the last of our crib phase unless God blesses us with another one unexpectedly. I am fighting back the tears as I type this but I know that this is better for her to keep her safe instead of letting her climb in and out. Mommies with babies who are struggling for sleep...its easy to wish the time away into the next step but cherish these times. They wont always want to snuggle or be rocked and they one day will tell you to go away instead of ask you to play. So remember this when we are wrapped up in something for work or that we think has to be done right now....and say to your self it can wait and go snuggle, hug, love on, or play with your baby. I remind myself this everyday. Wish us all luck in her first night in her big girl bed. (And yes, we will pile up the pillows under there. We know its tall)