Having had a rather torturous week and even rougher weekend with Zara been sick, I thought we would be a long way off moving her into her "big-girl bed"! But low and behold today at lunchtime, she announced to Chris that she wanted to have her nap in her new room...
My immediate feeling was that this was going to be a way of tricking us into not actually having a sleep and getting us to run circles around her. She came and gave me a kiss "goodnight" as I was sorting stuff out in the nursery and toddled off with Dad to her new room! I didn't hear a peep from her for over an hour so can only assume she actually did sleep.
Tonight when it was time for her bath, we asked her where she wanted to sleep and she said in her "big girl room" so while she was bathing, Chris and I rallied around to get her chair, radio & monitor all set for the big event! After getting dressed in the nursery, she was a bit concerned that her chair was missing but got all excited to see we had put it safely in her new room. She chose her story (& managed to sneak two extra books in as well...) after a little cuddle with me, she went into her bed and all I can say is "so far, so good!!!"
We feel extremely proud of her making the decision all by herself but also realise that in many respects our little baby is not so little anymore. I suppose the lesson for me, in particular is to try let her guide me as to how much change can be tolerated at one given time!
Even though she is growing up daily - she will always be our little girl!!!
4 comments:
What a brave, big girl. But what a gorgeous room to sleep in. Long may she enjoy it!
It seems to be all about timing. When they are ready, they are ready. It also seems to help to "prime" endlessly. So glad she is settling to the "big girl bed"
sooo sweet!! growing all the time
missing you all!!
Emma x
You and Chris prepared little Zara VERY WELL for the move to the new room, so it went so smoothly!! She really is the "big girl" now, en suite and all. Thanks for including us in the preparation - we enjoyed every minute!!
Love
Granny and Grandpa Hilton
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