The 20 Stages of Your Child's First Night in a "Big Kid" Bed

You wait patiently while he settles in. You're still optimistic at this point.

Whether it be reading a book, playing calm music, or talking about your day, it is important to keep things consistent.

And you know that this is just the beginning.

But really, you're kind of about to lose your sh*t.

None of us do, kid.

Watching that little bottom lip tremble is just too much to handle.

Kids always know when they can take advantage of your fragile mental state.

You make a mental note to yourself that this cannot become a habit, or you'll never sleep again.

Probably as soon as you sat down.

Again, taking advantage of your ridiculously fragile mental state.

"Anything else?"

"IT'S TIME FOR BED. LAY. SLEEP."

You celebrate silently and hope this is the real thing.

Pleaseohpleaseohplease.

Now you can get some sleep.

What if he falls out of bed? What if she needs another blanket?!

You feel like you're going nuts, but perhaps you can see the light?

At the end of every night, you introduce your face and bed as if they've never met.

Now that you're no longer frustrated enough to throw something out the window.

Because being a parent is an emotional roller coaster.