11-16-08...my new "big boy" room...Ka-Chow!

Tonight was the big night - the FIRST night in my OWN room, in my big boy bed. We got my fish tank all hooked up a few days ago, and put fish in it last might. Daddy worked carefully to make sure the room was very, very safe for me today. He screwed the fish tank down tot he stand, and the stand to the wall. He covered the plugs and cords. He locked all the windows and installed a gate at the top of the stairs. I have 3 night lights in my room - a little Mater one by the foot of my bed, a Lighting McQueen one on my shelf, and (of course) my fish tank. Momma and Daddy also put 2 little night lights in the hallway (in case I need to get to Momma and Daddy's room during the night). Momma also put some of my favorite stuffed animals in my room, a box of books, my beanbag chair, and my car garage with some cars - to make me feel more comfy.

I was totally fine (and excited) to sleep in my new bed. It was Momma and Daddy that needed some comforting...



(LATER NOTE: I did GREAT last night! I slept the WHOLE night in my bed without a problem. My Daddy was a wreck though! I did wake up a few times during the night, but I didn't cry at all. One time I sat up, looked around and said, "hew-wa ishies" (Memphis translation: "hello fishies.") I saw that my door was wide open, and knew I could go see Momma and Daddy if I wanted to, but I was fine! I watched my fishies until I fell asleep again. I woke up a little after 7:00 this morning and stood in the hallway and said, "Momma?" Then Momma said hello and told me to come and lay in her bed with her for a little while before we got up (I brought some cars with me to visit her).