Thursday, January 14, 2010

Bye-Bye cribs

Rebecca & Mary-Gail were still in their baby cribs - up until Thurs, Dec 31st. They have been climbing in and out of their cribs since the summer, and I would have let them stay in their cribs until they were 5, but it was time to move them to "big-girl beds." Plus, Aunt CarCar needed a crib for her twin girls, who are due in May, and Becca & Miguel are, afterall, 3 years old. It was time.

We talked to Rebecca and suggested that she give her crib (a hand-me down from Kristie) to Aunt CarCar's babies to sleep in. Becca was excited about giving something to CarCar's babies, and she was excited to sleep in a big-girl bed. Mary-Gail's crib, a hand-me-down from JoJo was no good anymore. It lasted through all but 1 of Jo's 4 kids, and we extended its life by gluing it and holding it in vice-grips to keep it from swaying. However, after 3 more years of use, and after our two girls, who have Kangaroo Jumping Legs, shared it, the poor crib was done for. Gluing together wouldn't hold it again; its long life of 6 years have been a workout!

Say Good-Bye to your crib!
Rebecca did a little song'n'dance to send the crib off

And then it was time to move on & play.
I hope CarCar & Spencer's twins enjoy sharing a crib like our girls did!
Becca & Miguel wasted no time breaking in their new beds. They love them!
Mary-Gail dragged the doggie steps from our bedroom & placed them at the foot of her bed, so she & Becca could climb up easier. Genius!

1 comment:

Jessica said...

Do they actually stay in their big girl beds? I would like to keep The Deuce in their cribs until they are five too. I worry that they will be in and out of bed all night! I'm waiting until they are at least three. Glad Auntie CarCar will get an heirloom crib! Fun!

Kemp Kuties on the Charleston Pier

Kemp Kuties on the Charleston Pier
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