We decided to go ahead and get Eva a toddler bed, so she can try it if she likes, or stay in the crib if she wants. To my surprise, she really seems to like it. Already she’s taken a couple naps in it, and has spent the night in it once. I guess since we’re not getting rid of her crib or forcing it on her, it’s not a big deal. We’re going to leave her crib up because we’d have to bring it back in a few months anyway, and I think it’s better if she gets used to not sleeping in it even though it’s still there, so it won’t be a big deal when the baby starts using it. I’m afraid if we took it away and then suddenly brought it back, she’d want to use it again. Another new experience this week was the carousel at the mall. She’s never ridden on a merry-go-round before, but the minute she spotted kids riding on the horses, she wanted to ride one too. So Daddy took her for a ride. She was apprehensive at first, but soon was loving it. It seems she is ready to branch out and try new things. Eva is really enjoying her “Adventurers” class at the local WeeStart Gym. It’s a lot of pretend play and simple activities that encourage her to follow the leader, join the group, and test her abilities. Once they played “circus” and she got to swing on a little trapeze (with help from one of the staff, of course). Another time they played “car wash” and she rode on a little car through pom-poms and bubbles. When there are no classes going on, they have “open gym”, when members are free to bring their kids in just to play. She loves all the games and activities, is losing her shyness and is really starting to blossom. I love it because she gets all the social interaction and stimulation she needs, but we get to do it together, instead of me having to leave her there.
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