Big Girl Bed for Eliza!

Since we have been back in China Eliza has been sleeping in a pack-n-play. Recently we noticed that when Eliza is stretched out and sleeping her head and toes touch both ends of the pack-n-play. We knew it was time to move her to a 'big girl' bed. Since I'm finished my semester of school, holidays are over, I have a little more time on my hands we decided it was time to make the transition.

Miriam had previously tried sleeping on the top bunk of their bunk bed but was a bit frightened of the height. So, we gave Miriam the option: do you want Eliza to share the bottom bunk with you or do you want to move to the top bunk and have your own space? Without hesitation she said, "I want to sleep with Eliza". The girls are best of pals and love to do almost everything together. Miriam loves to mother Eliza and Eliza loves to be mothered by Miriam. With such a combination the transition was a welcomed change for both girls. The first night there were a few comments about the sharing of covers... but there were more comments like: "Eliza, you can hold my hand if you get frightened." or "Eliza, if you need anything just let me know- I'll help you." "I love you sister".

Over the last few nights I have loved to go in their room and see where they are sleeping. Most often Eliza has used Miriam as her pillow. In the morning when I inquire about their sleep Eliza giggles and says, "I sleep on Mirsy" and Miriam says, "That's O.K., she keeps me warm."

So cute!



(sorry this is not rotated to the right position... I tried numerous times and the computer would automatically rotate to this position each time.)