Mission Successful

This weekend we got a new toddler bed for Teagan. She hasn't really given us any indication that she was ready for the switch, but she naps on a cot at daycare so we decided to give it a shot before she starts trying to climb out of her crib. In the past she has been very flexible and easygoing when it comes to change. This proved no different. In fact, she couldn't wait to go to sleep in it. We started our normal routine of two books and four songs in the rocking chair before bedtime. We got through two short books and one and a half songs before she said "Momma, bed."
I think Rog and I checked on her four or five times before we went to sleep but she slept through the night without any problems. The first real test will probably be naptime when we have her during the day over the weekend. We'll see how that goes!

What Is This Thing Called Fear?

Fear does not seem to be a concept that Teagan understands. Yesterday we took her to Monkey Joe's for the second time. For those of you that have not been there, they have an area geared more towards toddlers. Teagan spent some time there, but was more interested in hanging with the big kids. We pretty much let her have a shot at anything she wanted to try. Knowing that by letting her play on the bigger pieces, I was forfeiting my right to be an overprotective parent, I watched nervously while giants jumped and climbed around my little girl as she struggled to maintain footing or pull herself up ladders so she could go down the big slide. She held her own and showed serious determination. She conquered all but two of the inflatables and had a fabulous time in the process. She even got to spend some time with her buddy Sadie.

The toddler area, where she should have spent the bulk of her time:


Moving on to bigger and more exciting things:



And finally, the one she attempted but didn't quite conquer. Maybe next time!