Harvick & Jarrett . Toddler Bed

Out of necessity, we transitioned Ryder out of his crib a bit earlier than we had planned - at 18 months old.  So, with Harvick & Jarrett, we really didn't know the "right" timing.  In the end, we decided to take advantage of my last 3-day weekend (an extra night without work the next day!) for awhile, and over President's Day we transitioned the boys to the Toddler Bed.

My (limited) PhotoShop edited "before" picture.

While Patrick worked, the boys took advantage of the mattresses being on the floor.

Once the front rail was down, Jarrett & Harvick immediately climbed on Jarrett's bed.

Of course, we added the partial rail guard.

Ryder & Harvick wanted to help with the second crib.

Harvick enjoying his "new" bed.

Harvick was having a hard time covering himself up, so Ryder helped!

"After"

Both Harvick & Jarrett have adjusted well to their Toddler Bed.  About a month prior to transitioning, they had weaned themselves completely from their pacifiers.  A week or two after transitioning, they both reverted to wanting it at bedtime.  They both struggled slightly with having the new option of freedom at nap time - including a few instances of every single diaper pulled off of the bottom shelf, and strewn about the room.  They quickly learned that this wasn't okay!  We've had a few instances of one (or both) boys getting out of bed before falling asleep, but closing their door initially has helped with this (during naps we open it up again after about 20-30 minutes; at night it is opened when we go to bed).  The funny thing about this is that they each have the ability to open a door, but somehow seeing it closed is enough to stop them!

Although I want them to sleep in their own bed, I have to admit that the handful of times we have found them in each other's bed is about the cutest thing - these boys play hard (and rough!) with each other, but they have an undeniable connection!

Also - over the first weekend we had transitioned them, both Harvick & Jarrett climbed in bed with Ryder during their naps (Ryder has "quiet time" in his room at the same time).  Ryder loved it, and even helped them hide under the covers when he heard me coming back!  Clearly, this wasn't okay for the long-term, but it sure was hard being upset at them for wanting to be together!