Day 153

This picture is a BIG DEAL in the Smith household....Jack has had sleeping issues for about 6 months or so..maybe longer. (well compared to E-the miracle sleeper-, he has had issues since day 1--didn't sleep through the night until he turned 2, and really only slept great for about 9 months) One night, while still in the crib, he decided he was terrified of EVERYTHING in his room. He was scared of his windows, his dresser, shadow, etc. It was hours and hours of crying with no sleep for few days. Then he decided to jump out of his crib---we converted the crib to a toddler bed, no luck. We gave in and let him sleep with Elizabeth and the rest is history. He's slept with her every night since then. I told myself I was waiting until this summer to try and get him back into his own bed so that I could prepare to function with little sleep the next day while not at work. (It's not that I mind them sleeping together, but he kept her up way past bedtime, and woke her up really early)  I read books, articles, talked with my pediatrician for all the right tips on making that transition. Jack has changed a lot the last couple weeks---seems so much older and able to hold deeper conversations. So we talked a lot about being a big boy now (new class, new underwear, new bedding (thanks, April!) etc... He is all about NOT being a baby so with many complaints but no tears, he went to bed all on his own!  He got up in a panic real early, but slept all night!  I am TOTALLY shocked and incredibly happy. I hope it sticks!