When my son turned 2, he was contentedly snoozing in his crib, completely oblivious to the impending change suggested by a well-meaning acquaintance. I was taken aback when she casually mentioned it might be time to switch him to a real bed. Honestly, the idea of crib-sleeping having a deadline hadn’t even crossed my mind. Sure, he’d eventually need to move on, but I figured a crib was a far better option than a dorm bed when he headed off to college! I was relaxed about the whole thing; he loved his crib, and I did too. Why stir the pot?
As a parent navigating the toddler years, the last thing you want is to add another task to your already overflowing plate. Between potty training, coaxing down vegetables, and ensuring daily hygiene, who wants to welcome more chaos into their lives? But, swayed by my friend’s enthusiasm and advice, I caved in. A toddler bed arrived from Amazon, and soon, “Operation Big Kid Bed” was in full swing.
I was optimistic. Surely, this transition would be seamless! I thought to myself, “The crib isn’t that vital. This new bed will be fantastic!”
Spoiler alert: It was anything but fantastic.
Unlike my friend, who failed to prepare me for the whirlwind of questions that would follow, I’m here to equip you for the wild ride ahead. Before you make the leap from crib to bed, brace yourself for these essential inquiries. Expect them to come at you in the dead of night, perhaps while you’re still half-asleep:
- “Mommy, can I have a drink of water?”
- “My water spilled. Can I have new blankets?”
- “I didn’t finish my water. Can I have another cup?”
- “This water is warm now. Can I have some ice?”
- “I drank it all. Can you help me use the potty?”
- “Does Rapunzel have a sister?”
- “Does Mickey Mouse have a mommy? Why not? Is she dead?”
- “What happens when mouse mommies die? Are you going to die?”
- “Mommy, can you put carrots in my lunch tomorrow?”
- “No! I don’t like carrots. Can I have oranges instead?”
- “How do snakes hug?”
- “I hear buzzing from the fan. Are there bees?”
- “If bees sting me, will I bleed?”
- “Can I sleep in your bed? I’m scared of the bees!”
- “Did my sister’s toy fall apart? Can mine?”
- “Is it morning yet? Is it morning yet? Is it still not morning?”
- “When it’s morning, do I have to go to school? I don’t want to go. Can I watch a movie?”
- “What’s your favorite movie? Is it just for grown-ups? Can I see it?”
- “Can we have popcorn? I had some last year, but it hurt my tummy. Can I have medicine?”
- “I took some medicine. Is that okay? Just kidding, Mommy!”
- “What color is our couch? Can I get my Legos out? I promise to be quiet.”
- “Can I play a game? Why is your tummy so big? Did you eat a baby?”
- “How do babies get in your tummy? Did you eat me?”
- “I miss my dog. Can we bring him inside?”
- “It’s too dark. My nightlight is too bright. My pillow is too squishy.”
- “What is dooooooosh? I heard that on TV.”
- “Am I your favorite boy in the world? Don’t you want to sleep with your favorite boy?”
- “There’s a scary man in my closet. Is that God? Does God never sleep? Is he tired?”
- “Can I sleep like a bat, upside down?”
- “Mommy. Mommy. Mommy. Is Mommy your real name?”
- “And finally, is it time to get up yet?!”
This is just a taste of the whirlwind of reasons my son has found to leave his bed this week. If you made it through this entire list without losing your mind, kudos to you! You are a true champion among parents and certainly ready to take on the challenge of transitioning your little one from crib to bed.
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In summary, transitioning your child from a crib to a bed can be a daunting task filled with unexpected questions and bedtime antics. Prepare yourself for a whirlwind of curiosity and keep your sense of humor intact. You’ve got this!