We decided to move the boys into their beds tonight. We were planning to do it on Saturday evening, but Rob is ushering and counting the offering and I have children's ministry on Sunday. We didn't think it would benefit ANYONE if we had two fussy boys at church and two potentially exhausted parents serving others.

We've only heard one peep from them since they went to bed. That was when they heard a loud clap of thunder. Other than that NOTHING! I'm assuming they'll wake up early. We'll see.

What we did to help them get ready for this moment: 1. We talked about it a lot. Recently, we've been communicating that their "white beds" would be taken away and they would get to sleep in their "big boy beds." 2. I bought them a new stuff animal (zebras) just for them to sleep with in their new beds. We gave them their new zebras just before we got their pajamas on. 3. We kept our night-time routine the same as normal. 4. We kept them up a little later than normal.

We are grateful for God's kindness! Thanks for your prayers and suggestions. I'll let you know how our night goes!

EDITED FRIDAY MORNING TO ADD: They did it! They slept in their beds all night. We heard Jonathan around 3:00 looking for his water and paci (our next challenge). But he never got up! Let's see how long they sleep this morning. They normally get up around 8:00.

I wanted to share some pictures from the evening for your enjoyment.



Henry's last time in his crib





Jonathan's last time in his crib




Henry in his new bed




Jonathan in his new bed