Little C's "Big Boy" Bed

In August we finally moved Little C into a toddler bed. He was so proud to have a "big boy" bed instead of being in the crib.

Moving him brought some new challenges for quiet time and bedtime. We ended up installing a hook on the outside of his bedroom door so we can make sure he stays in his room for quiet time and bedtime. At first I would unhook the door before I went to bed, but soon found that was not the most wise thing with Little C. Initially, Little C would come into my room and wake me up when he woke up. One day, instead of waking me up he went out into the living room and was at the door when Daddy came home from work. We have no idea how long he had been up or what he had been doing during that time. We decided that was not the safest thing for Little C; now I keep his room locked until either I get up, Daddy comes home, or I hear Little C wake up. Since Little C now has his toy box and toys in his room this seems to work well. I'm just glad he likes his big boy bed!!