Big Girl Bed

A few months ago, we started discussing Ainsley's transition from a crib to a big girl bed. I wasn't sure at first how she'd handle it, but she was clearly ready. She started by telling me she wanted a purple Rapunzel bed - let the sheet shopping commence!

The morning we decided to make the switch, Ainsley told Nathan, "Daddy, take apart my crib right now!  I don't want anyone to think I'm a baby!"

It's been about two weeks since we switched, and Ainsley loves her new bed. She had no problems adjusting and is excited to be growing up!

Mattress in place!

More Ainsley photography, as we moved furniture

Ainsley captured Daddy washing walls

Ainsley helped wipe down the mattress

On her new Rapunzel sheets!

Goodnight!

We also worked on the big girl potty that day...

Trip to the Dinosaur Park with Grandma

Grandma Molnar came to stay with us in early April. It was a pretty rainy few days, but we squeezed in a visit to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (of which we are proud new members).  Ainsley refers to it as "the dinosaur park."

Looking at bugs through a magnifying glass

The museum has a really neat section outside with live animals. Until recently, I didn't realize this part of the museum existed.

Gobble, gobble, turkey!

This photo could have been taken in our backyard on some days....

Ainsley with the raccoons

Ainsley couldn't wait to get to the bobcats.  She dragged us through the rest of the exhibit saying, "I want to see the bobcat!"  We were surprised to discover there were actually two bobcats; in previous visits, we'd only seen one. They were very playful on this day and were quite entertaining to watch.

Ainsley's budding photography skills
(apparently she was focusing on the bear, and I was just in the way)

Exploring the Mayan excavation site

Putting together pieces of broken pottery