No More Baby!

Today was a big day for Ella Jane! The past several days she's been trying to get out of her crib. Today, she figured it out! She quickly launched herself onto the floor 3 times in a row. Finally, Isabelle convinced her to stay in her bed for nap. But, I fear a broken bone and knew that this meant the crib had to come down and the big girl bed had to go up. While Ella Jane is thrilled and so excited, I am heartbroken. I actually sat and cried. This marks a very big moment for me as a mom. I will never again have a crib in this house. This is something that is very hard for me. I always imagined the season of my life where I was taking care of babies would last a long time. Now, it's been nearly 10 years since I became a mom, but in a blink I no longer have a baby. It helps to see the big smile on her face, but I still have an ache in my chest. Only time will tell how tough this transition will be. I'm sure she will be in and out of her bed several times at bedtimes and naptimes. Hopefully, it will be easier than I expect.