I spoke too soon!

Just when I thought we may have accomplished this toddler bed transition, the battle continues. This past week Caleb didn't nap which is completely out of the ordinary. I understand its a new found freedom. I get it. What I don't get is that if he chooses to nap, its in the oddest of places. Like his chair or the floor or when he did nap yesterday (thank goodness!) he chose the bare mattress on the crib converted bed that we have not moved out yet. (I just stripped it because he was not sleeping in that one at all until now and I just want it out of the room to avoid confusion!) We kept both beds in the room hoping he would choose one. I know he is tired. Regardless of whether he chooses to nap or not, he has to have quiet time in his room for at least an hour and a half. Today it was a noise fest and destruction, pulling everything out and leaving it scattered on the floor. Finally at the hour and half mark I pulled him out and asked him to lay quiet in my bed. He soon fell asleep 10 minutes later.

It has to be a security issue because he says he does not like to go to sleep anymore, he now wakes in the night and wants to sleep with us. This did not happen pre-toddler bed. A part of me is glad I started this transition now so I wouldn't have to deal with the longevity of it come May when I really won't have much energy. I am hoping and praying each night gets better. I don't sleep soundly anymore because I am always listening for footsteps. When will he come wake me? Will he sleep through the night this time? I have to admit I have failed at putting him back in his bed at 5am because I'd rather sleep, but then the little guy takes up my entire space rather than sleeping in the middle of us. Last night I told myself I would take him back and I did at 345am. Then I was awoken again at 545am and just had him stay since Kerry is out of town anyway. I have to break this cycle now and soon he will learn and he must stay in his bed. I just have to say I am glad I set my goals early in case I hit a roadblock like this one.

I know I am not alone in this battle, I just didn't think it would be this hard. He has done so well with all transitions. I just hope he welcomes baby okay and doesn't try and climb in his old crib in the middle of the night!