Sam & the Big Boy Bed

Well, it's been about 2 weeks now since Sam appeared in our bedroom, while we thought he was fast asleep in his crib.  The little monkey was climbing out with no hesitation and could do it in about 3 seconds.
Our first attempt was to put the crib mattress on the floor (so he wouldn't break an arm!), which ended up being an epic failure as he ran wild around his room and out the door.  Next step was to gate him, which lasted about 2 seconds until he learned how to scale the gate without it even falling.  So, after a long week of battling at nap and bedtime, we moved the big boy into a big boy "full-size" bed.

We are one week in and he is doing really great.  Each day has gotten better and today he didn't even cry or whine before nap or bed!!!  He's not even getting out of his bed anymore, so I think the novelty of having so much freedom is starting to wear off!!  I'll post pics once I get his new big boy room decorated!

Here are a few pics of Sam helping Grandpa Heinrich attach his headboard to the bedframe...