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John and Larkin are no longer restricted by the walls of their cribs. Paul decided to take down one side of their cribs to get them used to sleeping in big boy and big girl beds. This will be a big step forward for them and allow Paul to stop hauling so many pack n’ plays around when traveling. Truth be told, John and Larkin really haven’t been trapped by their cribs for some time now. They’ve had the ability to climb out for well over the past year, but have been, for whatever reason, content to stay in them. First and foremost, in the early days, both of them had a fall or two that scared them from wanting to get out, but more recently, we’re guessing it really has to do with having a sibling in the same room. They are fortunate to always have someone to talk to, console with, and show off to. They’ve always enjoyed jumping on their beds, watching each other go timmmmberrrr and fall to their mattresses, and climb on the top of the railing to reach things on their dressers. However, over the last month Paul has seen a different maturity level in the two of them and just knew that it was time. Plus, he knew that once trained, they would enjoy sleeping at their grandparents, in the mountains, and at their uncle and aunts houses more easily. Well, it’s been a huge success. Both of them have slept through the night without getting out of their beds. We’ll at least not purposely. The other night John fell out of his bed and Larkin was sleeping half on the floor and half on her bed. Nap time has been a bit different. When initially being put down for a nap they snuggle in and act like they are going to peacefully rest, but as soon as you leave the room, they jump on their beds, switch beds with one another, read books, and even chase each other around the room. So nap time, has become John and Larkin fun time, instead of sleep time, but that’s okay as long as they are sleeping well at night (and as long as the adults get their mid-day break!). Continue Reading →