Matthew's Big Boy Bed

So we are the parents that had our two year old still sleeping in his crib. The pediatrician told us to switch Matthew to a regular bed once he turned 1 1/2 which I thought was too early...and up until a few months ago I still wasn't sure. I mean he wasn't trying to climb out of it or anything...he was perfectly content in his crib and so were we...it kept him in one specific spot without him being able to go anywhere. We decided it was time to give all that up and remove the crib bar and make it into his big boy bed this week since I am off and can monitor him more closely plus he was trying to put his leg over the bar and trying to climb out a few weeks ago. Day 1 and Matthew is having to adjust. He says he doesn't like his bed. It took an 1 hour for him to fall asleep during nap time and he kept getting up and crying, he had every book, stuffed animal and even shoes in the bed with him. Tonight it took him an hour and a half to finally fall asleep. He is super crooked at the moment and I'll have to go in there soon and straighten him out so he doesn't fall off but he is finally sleeping. I am hoping and praying this become easier this week! I am sure I'll blog again this week...after all I am off all week for Thanksgiving Break!!! Yay!! I am very excited about this :) it would be even better if David had some days off too but alas someone has to work :(