we are proud, but sad

I tucked Natalie into her big girl bed tonight for the first time. Granted, we are not so sure that she will stay in bed, but our emotions are mixed none the less. With Meagan, we knew that we still had another baby. Now we know that this is the end; that Natalie is not a toddler anymore. Meagan was a great transition to the big girl bed. Until she hit four, she never once got out of her bed before we came to get her. Natalie has always been a fabulous sleeper (she woke up at 9:15 this morning) so I hope this does not change her habits! She is so proud of her bed. Carefully, she went through all of her stuffed toys in her crib (and if you have ever seen her crib you know what I mean) and selected the ones that get to go into her bed with her. Of course, Jenny made the cut, but so did a huge knitted bear Grandma made her, a carebear, a purse full of baby gear, and several blankets. She looks like E.T. in the closet, hidden amongst all of the stuffed animals.