The Daily Hailey

Anyone who knows Dekker knows that he is not mischievous. As in really not at all. It has made some things way easier, and others much harder. We’re always learning with him, and I’m sure we will be learning with all of our kids, forever.

Dekker fell out of his crib this morning. Yes, he is still in a crib. Well, he was. He won’t be tonight, I promise.

I know most people feel like very differently about cribs than we do. No, I’m not trying to prevent him from growing up. I know he isn’t a baby. But I know he has never tried to get out before. I am confident that he would get out if he wanted to! But he hasn’t. The crib has been a place that he’s really enjoyed, and it works great to contain him while he’s waking up, or for time outs. He likes his crib. Until this morning, apparently.

I was awakened by a large thump, followed by Dekkers cries. I flew out of bed and raced into his room. As I suspected, having never heard that loud of a sound from him before, he was on the floor, bawling. I scooped him up and hugged him while he cried and cried. We rocked and hummed and he calmed within a couple of short minutes. Out of the blue, he pooped him head off of my shoulder and said “Change bum.” I was a bit surprised by his peppy attitude, and asked if he was hurt. “Nope.” Ok then! So I put him down and he hustled over to his bookshelf, saying “Pick book. Pick book.” So he picked a book and I started changing his diaper. After just a moment, he sort of looked at me funny. Finally, he seemed to work up the courage, and inquired “Mom. Pants? Shirt?” Hahaha! I got a kick out of his tiny little judgement of my indecency 🙂 I assured him I would get dressed once his diaper was changed. He accepted that, and continued to read his book.

So he bounced back. But it was a bit crazy! I wasn’t sure how he landed until I had him in the dining room in better light and saw the red spots get redder. He has rug burn on his forehead and his nose. The kid fell right on his face. I’ve kept a good eye on him, and he’s absolutely himself! But it shook me up pretty well! I was scared to put him down for his nap in his crib, but he was exhausted after getting up so much earlier than usual. So I put him down when I knew he was solidly tired, and I went to get him pretty much right when I heard him wake up and start moving around. And, you guys, he looked sooo beautiful!

Anyway, a while ago I was wondering when to switch him into a bed, or even just his mattress on the floor. Now I don’t have to wonder. Tonight it is!!!

* And hey, please no judging. We’re learning right along with him! Thanks for the support 🙂