New Challenges

Last night we decided to turn Caden's crib into a toddler bed to see if it would help him sleep better since he loves our bed so much. Caden was super excited:

Justin said it was easier putting him in bed. All was well--until ten o'clock when we heard a very loud thunk and then crying. Caden had rolled off! I tried getting him back in his bed by lying with him, but every time I tried moving away he woke up, so I took him to our bed.

I want Justin to put the crib back together. He doesn't want to and would rather buy side rails. I am a little upset because last month I bought a toddler bed in great condition for $9 at the thrift store and it had sides. Justin didn't want to keep it so I gave it away to someone gathering Christmas gifts for kids in need. I really regret not keeping it now. I doubt I will ever find such a deal again!

Caden had climbed in by himself. He hates the carseat!

In other news, Caden has entered the picky eating stage and it is driving me crazy. Most of his favorite foods he won't eat anymore, and the ones he will eat he won't eat all the time. He likes to take a few bites and then spit out the next spoonful (if I'm feeding him) or play with the rest and throw it on the floor (if he's feeding himself). It is so frustrating. And of course he's hungry all the time since he barely eats, which means more opportunities for both of us to get frustrated.

On a positive note, Caden now signs eat consistently and has been saying yes for the past month. He likes to climb in and out of his infant bath tub, walk backwards, make himself dizzy from spinning, listen to me play the flute, and climb onto the chairs by himself and get into trouble. His new favorite book is Five Little Monkeys, which Auntie Kirsten got him for Christmas. He points and shakes his finger in a scolding manner when the doctor says, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

p.s. He just took a 2-hour nap in his bed without falling off!