A few days after Elisabeth was born I bought her an elegant cradle. I splurged a little bit...but she was worth it. After all, I was going to bring Queen Elisabeth home soon, and she needed a royal place to slumber.
I expected her to use the cradle until the new year. She would be 3 months old by then, and surely she would be ready to move into the crib.
Well, months ticked by. The new year came and went. Winter, Spring, Summer...and back to Autumn again. My little queen is still using her cradle. She doesn't move much, so safety isn't an issue. But alas, this dear baby is growing! A bed that at one time seemed so big is now getting very, very small. There are just a few inches in length to spare.
The cradle has stayed at my bedside for the past 13 months. To be perfectly honest, I just couldn't bring myself to part with her. But soon I will have no choice but to move her into the crib. So to help her with her transition I decided that it was time to move her cradle from my bedroom to the room that she will share with her big sisters. Then, in a few weeks, and after she has gotten used to her new space, we will introduce her to the crib.
So Alexandra, Lorelai and I got busy. We took her royal cradle and moved it to the "Girls Dormitory". At first I was a little sad. But as I saw the excitement in my daughters faces, I got excited too. What a blessing this is for Elisabeth. She has two older sisters who play with her, adore her, and comfort her. Their devotion to this dear baby is unwavering. And this mommy's heart is grateful.
Once the cradle was in place the girls were anxious to "try out" the new living arrangement. They insisted that I bring Elisabeth into their new room and lay her in her bed. Then Alexandra and Lorelai changed into leotards, put on The Nutcracker Suite, and danced the afternoon away.
Elisabeth did OK last night...and so did I.
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So sweet. I love that you are all so very loving.
What wonderful girls you have. I'm glad she slept well in her new room!
That is so sweet. I love my kids by me too. I think that is super that she did so good and that YOU did too. I hope it all goes well again tonight. Love their room. So magical.
Magical. Jan's word is perfect for describing the love of your sweet family.
What a blessing sisters are to each other! I don't have one (biologically!) and I'm always in awe of our girls together. And their room is DARLING!
Precious...there just aren't enough words! Your little dancers are so beautiful in that beautiful room!
I love this post. That room is so special...I love it.
I remember the day you got that and you were so excited.... I cannot believe that she is finally growing out of it:/ I love your girls sooo much!!!! They are so sweet to elisabeth.. They get their kind hearts from you...lisa....muahxxxooo
It's so hard sometimes to accept your baby is growing up! Elisabeth is a VERY lucky girl to have two adoring sisters. I loved that they danced for her in celebration.
She's lucky to be moving into another room filled with love.
what a tender and sweet time!
Now step two will be Lorelai getting her new "big girl bed". I'm so happy that the girls are making the most of this new transition.
Yes, it was a little lonely in our room, and that side of our bedroom looks big now. But the girls loved all being together.
I am glad to see that you were ok too sweetheart. You were the one I was most worried about after all.
Where will the new big girl bed go? How exciting for the girls a nightly slumber party!! yay!
LOVE the lavendar walls. And, I own about 10 pairs of Hannah Clogs. I have a "thing" for clogs too which my husband refers to as "a problem." :)
Wow, that cradle really is a beautiful piece of furniture. You weren't kidding. What a beautiful girls room!
How precious! Isn't it the hardest thing to let our little ones sleep clear down the hallway? Especially one a sweet and precious as little Elisabeth. Congratulations & their room is simply beautiful! Your girls will watch over her for you!
i cannot believe how fast baby has grown! how exciting that all your little angels will be in the same room! hard transition for any parent i'm sure, but i'm pretty sure you'll love it! i love the girls' room. its magical :] love you all and miss you all so much!
I have always loved that shade of purple. I think we might borrow it for the next house. Jeff's in Vegas right now, interview tomorrow. X your fingers.
Your girls are so delightful!
An exciting step! And how sweet to have them all grow together in the same room!
That is a gorgeous cradle. I love cradles, just the right size. You girls room is adorable, Elisabeth with settle in there very nicely.
Love that the girls were so excited to "add" Elisabeth to their room!!! Our girls share a room as well (out of necessity of space) and the new baby will sleep in his/her own room! BUT not right away - I like having the new baby by my bedside for a bit as well...
Glad the transition seems to be going so well!
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