Big-Big Boy Bed

Awhile back we changed the side on Lyle's crib to be a toddler bed.  After a little bit of transition he was doing great.  With sweet baby girl coming in December, we were needing to move the crib to her room and find something different for Lyle.

We had such a hard time deciding what type of bed to go with.... Do we find a cheap toddler bed?  Buy bunk beds and hide the ladder until we are sure he won't go flying off and break his arm?  Spend more money on a full or queen that will last longer, so we don't have to buy new furniture in a few years?

We finally decided on this full bed that has a twin trundle underneath.  Guests can use it if we need (although sleeping in a full when you are used to a bigger bed can be rough-but hey, someone could sleep on the trundle!:)), and Lyle is super excited to have sleepovers.  He told me that the twin was Eli's bed.  Come on over!

I am undecided on the rest of the room decor.  Lyle's nursery decorations were farmed themed.  An easy enough theme to continue, especially as much as Lyle loves the farm and anything tractor related.  BUT I let Zach buy superhero sheets for the new bed, as long as we could buy a neutral comforter (I'm thinking red?).  I wanted to buy striped sheets, and he told me I was lame.  Should we go towards the superhero theme (there are some pretty cute vintage-y decorations I've found) or stick with the farm and not match?  Decisions, decisions.  I'm pretty sure we will just be mis-matched for awhile until we finish baby girl's room.

Lyle has done great in his new bed.  We pulled the trundle out a bit in case he rolled out of bed on that side.  The other side is up against the wall, but apparently there is a bit of a gap, because he got stuck there twice the first night.  As soon as I picked him up and tucked him back in bed, he was out.  Last night we put a couple body pillows in the gap and all was well!  I have loved being able to sit in bed with him to read books before he goes to sleep.  We were not fitting in the rocker very well anymore!

The excitement of his new bed and sheets were enough to make him not care about giving his bed to baby sister.  Although with his personality he's never been too attached, and I don't think it would have bothered him anyway.  He loves to point out everyone on his sheets..."Hulk there! and there! and there! and there!"  Ha. Such a silly kid.

A pretty easy transition and we are happy with what we chose!  Now to get the rest of the furniture changed around, and start on the nursery!