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Update on Gardner's "big boy bed" dramas.... He's doing great! No, really! Yes, naptimes have proved to be more of a challenge, to say the least, but after about 5-6 times going in there, blank-faced, firmly but gently putting him back in bed and reminding him it is naptime, he finally zonks out. Nevermind that it's usually 1:00 by the time he's in there, 3:00 before he's asleep, and 5:00 before he wakes up. I have a whole new kind of freedom in my day. Problem is, though I enjoy it, I miss the little guy. I actually stand outside of his room, ear to door, to wait for those first few sounds of his stirring! Nighttimes are great, too. In bed by 8, up by 9. Today it was 9:40 before he awoke. Again....what did we do to deserve this kid??? I hope this serves as inspiration for his little sister when she reaches this point....as well as every parent who aspires to make this transition in the near future. Again, proof that prayer works.
He did it!!! Last night, Gardner slept in his new room and his "big boy bed" for the very first time. How'd it go? Well, let's just say that within 45 minutes, he only managed to empty out his bottom dresser drawer and play in the closet. By 9pm, he was officially asleep, and he still remains that way (it's 7:44am now....praise God!!). Way to go, GARDNER!! (Mommy and Daddy are more thrilled than you'll ever know!)
Gardner had his first trip to a real barber shop this weekend. Not the powder-puff kiddie place this time around....he got a real haircut along with Daddy. From the look of his expression in this photo, however, you can tell he wasn't exactly thrilled as he looked on in anticipation of the event. Despite a few protesting pleas, he eventually settled down into a very still pose and let the barber go to town. Here, his haircut is nearly complete. He was holding still for the neck trim. From little boy to little man in 10 minutes flat.