Beds

OK, we have a bed dilemma. Betsy stayed in her crib until right before her third birthday. She was perfectly happy in her crib so we kept her there. She transitioned into a toddler bed where she remained for about 9 months. She started complaining that her bed was too small and wasn't comfy so we bought her a twin bed this summer. She liked it although she still said she'd rather a big bed like ours. Soon little sister started wanting to sleep in the bed with her. At first it was hit or miss. They would either both crash or giggle uncontrollably or fight. Several times Peter had to put Sadie back in her crib. Lately, though, it has been working out well except for when we have to beg Betsy to let Sadie sleep with her because she wasn't feelin' it. I think Sadie is over her crib, but I know that if we put her in a toddler bed she would escape. So, last night we switched the full bed from the guest room with the twin bed. They were super psyched--Betsy said it was "super awesome and cooool!" She is a total tween. The only problem is that they stayed up until after 11:00. When I went to bed at 11 I still heard them talking. B told P that Sadie "talks and talks and talks." This is absolutely true. Today Sadie successfully napped in the big bed. They are hopefully sleeping right now, but I don't want to check and wake them up.

Soooo we are trying to figure out whether to buy Sadie her own twin bed or whether to let them sleep in a full bed together for a few years. Right now they are sleeping on a mattress set with a frame and don't have a proper headboard/footboard. Attie and I slept in a full bed together for about 4 years, and we loved it. This week is a test. If they are both happy then we may stay with the full bed for a while. That means we need to get rid of the crib. Sniff, sniff. Not sure I'm ready for that.

Pics later.