Last night Eva got a new "big girl" bed. We switched her from the crib to the convertible toddler bed crib version a couple months ago. We chose to use her crib for the new baby so even though the little crib/toddler bed was working perfectly for her, we needed to switch her out prematurely.
We went back and forth and back and forth over what kind of bed to purchase for her. We ended up going way over board and buying a huge bunk bed set with drawers and a desk attached. Clearly she is not old enough to be allowed to sleep on the top bunk because at (not yet) three years old, she gets up by herself every night to pee and I am not sure that she is awake enough to be safe way up there. Bunk beds are totally unnecessary considering our bedroom availability versus child ratio but we figured bunk beds are fun for kids.
As B put the huge bedroom set together last night, I started to cry. She is growing up so fast. I never thought that I would be "that" Mom... The one who cries because her children are growing up. The one dabbing her eyes as her children assert their independence and move forward in their lives.
As I laid in bed last night until
after 2:30am tossing and turning (damn you pregnancy insomnia), I thought about my sweet Eva growing up and changing and how fortunate we all are. My Mom would have given anything to be able to get old. I would give almost anything to be
able to take care of her in her old age. I don't want to be sad about my daughter getting older. I am lucky for the OPPORTUNITY to have a thriving (almost) three year old. I am lucky that she is old enough, mature enough, and physically capable of being transferred to a new "big girl bed". I am lucky that I am pregnant and need to kick her out of her crib to make room for her new brother.
It is called an attitude adjustment ladies. I needed an attitude adjustment.
I needed an attitude adjustment and I got it but DON'T expect me to start leaving my wrinkles to nature. I am going to continue to fight
looking old with every fiber of my being.
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Bunk beds are amazing at any age. I never thought I would be that mom either. It is so bad now that my 5 year old always asks me if I am going to cry again when she has another birthday. Ha Oops!
ReplyDeleteI love that quote, and needed it. I turn 29 in less than 4 weeks and am freaking out a bit.
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Tab
What a wonderful quote!
ReplyDeleteI had a loft and my sisters had bunkbeds through childhood. We loved them!
xoxo
Awww...I can only imagine how you felt. My daughter is 3-months old and already, I am getting that feeling of "she's growing up so fast". Everytime she hits a milestone, it makes me feel really happy/proud of her but also anxious that she is growing up so fast.
ReplyDeleteThis made me tear up. And I don't even have kids. I did freak out a bit about turning 27.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me as the mystery host!
So sweet. I LOVE her bedroom! Everyone keeps telling me time will fly. I'm trying my best to cherish every bit of it. Sending love. Xoxo
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Cute bed! I think it's always hard with the first one. I cried the night we put Lucas in his big boy bunk bed. I am not sure I will be as upset with this one, but who knows. We aren't there yet. Keep your chin up!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday! These words are humbling. It's sad watching them grow up but it's also such a privilege.
ReplyDeleteSo true. It can be so hard accepting a child growing up because they will forever be your baby. And that quote, so true and humbling. It definitely makes me think different about things.
ReplyDeleteShe looks so tiny in that big bed, kids sure do grow up fast.
ReplyDeleteI was a bit weepy when I moved my daughter to a twin bed. I really wanted to get bunk beds for her, but I wasn't sure the sex of my second baby yet so we went with a single bed. Now I wish we had bought bunk beds since we won't know what kind of houses we will end up with in the future.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad when they grow up so fast right before our eyes. I'm sure she is loving her big girl bed!!
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She might be growing up but remember she will ALWAYS be your baby girl!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember when my oldest moved into his big boy bed, I couldn't sleep the first night :)
ReplyDeleteI love your perspective on this!!! I am always sad about new milestones, but I'm going to try and change my attitude and use this approach! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe bunk beds look SO FUN! We had some at the cabin and I always loved them...and I might still ;)
ReplyDeleteAgreed with Just a Girl above, she will always be your baby girl :)
It is always a little bittersweet!
ReplyDeleteBittersweet, right? Sorry to hear you have pregnancy insomnia. I had it. It's awful! I hope it's a passing thing...
ReplyDeleteBunk beds are definitely a necessity for kids...She can use it for sleepovers and when her baby brother is bugging her she can have her own space on the top bunk ;) Don't feel bad about crying!
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