As a parent, I often hear that kids grow up too fast and that babies don't keep. While I know this is true, it's sometimes difficult to see it when you're in the trenches of daily baby raising and parenting. It seems like I've had babies and toddlers for a long time because, well, I have had babies and toddlers for nearly a decade. And although it's a season that can be tough and try all my patience and exhaust me more than I can put into words, it's also one that I've cherished and clung to and wished in some ways would never end.
But, just as it is with so many good and beautiful things, it does end. The baby and toddler chapter in my book has *sadly* closed. The final pages were flipped - the final farewell said - when we moved the twins out of their toddler beds and into twin bunk beds about a week ago. It was the last piece of their toddlerhood that I had held on to tightly for too long.
I know the reason it was so hard for me was because they shouldn't be my last babies. There should be two more coming up after them, and that fact makes every transitions a little harder for me than it would be otherwise. I know I can't hold them back because my heart is aching, but I do give myself a little extra grieving room in these situations. It's not just about Brooke and Brecklyn growing up (that's hard by itself), but it's about the ache I feel from the pain of loss and of dreams that will never be, as well.
With all that said, Brooke and Brecklyn were more than ready for the transition into twin beds. They were beyond excited when we told them they were getting new beds for their birthday, and because of their anticipation we ended up setting the beds up a few days before their actual birthday.
I ordered the bunk bed online, so the day the bed frames arrived in the mail we set them up in the twins' bedroom. However, we hadn't picked up their mattresses yet, so we moved their toddler beds into our bedroom until we got everything set up and ready to go in their room. They were so pleased to be our room guests for a few nights!
Brecklyn, Brooke
After just a few days, we got everything in their bedroom all set up and arranged. Along with a new bed frame and mattresses, they also had to have new sheets and comforters. We rearranged some of their wall decor, and I bought them a new rug. It all turned out so cute!
One of my favorite things is their little doll bunk bed beside their big bunk bed :-).
On the night of January 30th, Brooke and Brecklyn slept in their new beds for the first time. Of course, Brooke wanted the top bunk, which was a good thing because Brecklyn didn't even want to venture up there at all!
My big girl Brooke ready for her first night in her new bed.
My big girl Brecklyn ready for her first night in her new bed.
Their little toddler beds were still in great shape, so I wanted to pass them along to someone who could put them to good use. I posted on my FB page about it and soon had two people asking for them. It definitely helped ease the sting of everything to pass them along to someone we knew would appreciate and use them.
Brooke's bed frame and mattress went to a family from our school that has a little guy who is about 2 1/2. His big sister and Bren are in the same grade. Brooke was thrilled that his mom sent us a photo of him using the bed!
While moving the twins into big beds has felt like leaving the final piece of the baby/toddler days behind, I am so grateful for the excitement, joy, and ease of the transition. I don't think Brooke and Brecklyn could be happier about their new beds, and we are all excited for what the future holds for our family!
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