Bunk Bedz

Ah my baby boys are growing up...despite my pleading that they won't. :'-( As we are creeping up on Landon's 2nd birthday Chris and I realized that it was time to get Landon into a "big boy bed." (Traditionally on our kids 2nd birthday is when we finally switch them over from a crib to a toddler bed). I thought however that this go around we might as well jump in all the way by looking into getting the boys bunk beds. Some friends of ours recently got bunk beds and told us a great place to go so I decided this past Labor day to start the hunt. I had looked a little online and kind of new the style I wanted, but the hard part was going to be matching the bed color to the boys existing bedroom furniture. My mom and I took full advantage of the Labor Day sales though and we went out and started our search. Of course we shopped around a bit but in the end the place we were referred to ended up being "the one." We found better than what we were looking for and were able to match the colors exactly. We even got the mattresses and drawers for underneath the beds (gotta love the storage wherever you can get it) for one great low price! I was super proud of myself for doing so good and Chris was feeling great because I bought the already put together floor model (so that meant less work for him...which was good because he HAD to be done by the start of the OU/BYU game.) I love the beds and the fact that they can be separated into two single twin beds if needed. I love that the headboards are bookcases which Carson loves because he can line up his cars there, or keep a stash of books and a night light for reading (when he's supposed to be sleeping.)

My mom even helped me out by getting the new bedding for the beds (don't know why but that part of the equation never crossed my mind...thanks mom!) Of course we went sports theme and gotta love Target they've always got the cutest stuff!

We got the beds all set up that day and I've gotta say I've never seen two little boys more excited to go to bed than mine where that night! Landon was so excited and so proud of himself. I worried about him in a twin with no rails, but he did great and to this day he's only fallen out like 2 times...low drop though so he's okay! Carson did great too, I was worried he'd get scared sleeping on the top bunk, but he's been great and he loves going up and down the ladder! He thinks he's just the biggest little boy now!

My only problem is that now Landon can climb in and out of his bed. He stays fine when we put him there at night the problem is that he comes running in my room almost every night at like 4 in the morning just because he can. He comes in so excited and proud of himself that he made it in there all on his own. I'll send him back and he goes just fine and will sleep until morning...unfortunately he didn't get that memo that once mommy's awake she's awake...needless to say getting up at 4 in the morning helps me get more done in my day but sure leaves me exhausted!

Oh and yes that's a step stool under the ladder...turns out Carson's not quite tall enough to reach but with the stool it's perfect.

Thanks a ton Grandma Suzi and Grandpa Gaylen! :-D