We've known for a while that it was time for Ella to move out of the crib and into a Big Girl Bed. We also knew we didn't want to put money into a temporary or disposable bed for this stage-- we wanted to buy something long term that Delia would use too. Some time ago we found these awesome "bunk beds" that reminded me of the
stackable furniture I used in college. The top bed sat on a desk and shelf and the bottom bed came out straight under that. They were cool, but very expensive and Dave and I were having a hard time purchasing something that pricey. Yesterday we went out to do just a little more looking before settling on the
unsettlingly expensive bed. Good thing we did! We found a white bunk bed we actually liked better and because it was a
clearanced floor model we got it for just $400 (and got to take it home yesterday too!). They are more standard bunk beds, but that is okay, because it is not as many pieces to store while Ella uses just the bottom part. Also, it comes apart to be two separate beds if we ever wanted that option. So, what an exciting night! Our friends, Sara and
Arend helped us out and delivered our new furniture in their pick-up. Because these beds were about a third of the price of the others, we felt okay about going to Bed Bath and Beyond and picking out some new bedding too (dug some great
Nautica quilts that match the room perfectly out of a major sale pile!). Ella is PUMPED about her new Big Girl Bed and while she loves hanging out in it, she doesn't sleep great in it. It took her until 11:30 to finally doze off and this is how we found her asleep in the morning...
It's a season of growing up and transitioning here in our family. So far, we are enjoying it!
We've known for a while that it was time for Ella to move out of the crib and into a Big Girl Bed. We also knew we didn't want to put money into a temporary or disposable bed for this stage-- we wanted to buy something long term that Delia would use too. Some time ago we found these awesome "bunk beds" that reminded me of the stackable furniture I used in college. The top bed sat on a desk and shelf and the bottom bed came out straight under that. They were cool, but very expensive and Dave and I were having a hard time purchasing something that pricey. Yesterday we went out to do just a little more looking before settling on the unsettlingly expensive bed. Good thing we did! We found a white bunk bed we actually liked better and because it was a clearanced floor model we got it for just $400 (and got to take it home yesterday too!). They are more standard bunk beds, but that is okay, because it is not as many pieces to store while Ella uses just the bottom part. Also, it comes apart to be two separate beds if we ever wanted that option. So, what an exciting night! Our friends, Sara and Arend helped us out and delivered our new furniture in their pick-up. Because these beds were about a third of the price of the others, we felt okay about going to Bed Bath and Beyond and picking out some new bedding too (dug some great Nautica quilts that match the room perfectly out of a major sale pile!). Ella is PUMPED about her new Big Girl Bed and while she loves hanging out in it, she doesn't sleep great in it. It took her until 11:30 to finally doze off and this is how we found her asleep in the morning...
It's a season of growing up and transitioning here in our family. So far, we are enjoying it! 
2 comments:
Sounds fun..your "gril" is moving up in the world. ;)
We're working on the sleeping thang too. Send prayers and zzzzs your way.
P.S. Thanks for the new recipe ideas at the left.
What a big girl you are, Ella! We were very excited to see pictures of you in your big girl bed! Aidan said that your bed is very pretty and Calvin said, "Wow! I didn't think she was old enough to sleep in that bed!" You are growing up too fast! Hope you have a better night tonight, sweetheart! lots of love, Auntie Karen and the boys
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