We have a serious dilemma going on over here in our house. I'm calling it the bedtime paradox. It has created a serious mix of feelings regarding sleeping habits.
So here it is... Christopher won't stay in his bed. At all. Anytime. Ever. For bed... for naps... It's rough. For weeks I tried to keep him in his crib but he was such a climbing champ he could be out and running for the door before I even got it closed. Plus, he can unlock and open doors. What is the point??? How do I keep him in his room?? Finally I put him in a toddler bed... but it isn't any easier. At least though, he isn't risking falling every time he gets in and out right?
It's been rough, I won't lie. I would look at other children falling asleep randomly around the house and think... HA! If only Christopher would do that...
and then... he did! Bless his little heart!
It's been rough, I won't lie. I would look at other children falling asleep randomly around the house and think... HA! If only Christopher would do that...
and then... he did! Bless his little heart!
I put a movie on, tucked him in with a bottle and his blanket and he fell asleep watching a movie! it was the most amazing thing that has ever happened... like highlight of my YEAR!
Since then... he's taken a nap exactly like this for the past four days. It's marvelous. Except when it comes to bed time. If he naps... he's up until 10-10:30. If he doesn't nap... he's miserable beyond all imagination
So basically I have a serious love hate relationship with naps.
But, we'll get there though right? This is just a phase right?
One glorious day far in the future... I'll be able to tuck him into bed at night after a long day and he will just go to sleep and sleep marvelously and I will be able to have a solid night sleep. Oh I'll just keep daydreaming about that thought...
and no I don't buy him pink binkis... he totally swiped his sisters... little booger...
So basically I have a serious love hate relationship with naps.
But, we'll get there though right? This is just a phase right?
One glorious day far in the future... I'll be able to tuck him into bed at night after a long day and he will just go to sleep and sleep marvelously and I will be able to have a solid night sleep. Oh I'll just keep daydreaming about that thought...
and no I don't buy him pink binkis... he totally swiped his sisters... little booger...
Have been going through this the past week then my friend gave me some advice and I tried it... you do your bedtime routine and then tell them its bedtime and lay them in their bed, when they get up you repeat "bedtime" and then lay them back in their bed. Don't talk to them or try to have this big long conversation about how its time to go to bed. Just "bedtime" and lay them back in bed... last night my son came out 8 times and then finally gave up! I'm hoping tonight will be less, hope this works for you too :)
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ReplyDeleteI hate that in between stage where they really aren't ready to give up their naps but if they get one they don't go to sleep well at night. I opted for a miserable child in the evening and putting them down to bed early at night most often.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I TOTALLY understand that feeling! My 20 month old basically thinks his crib is the devil. I'm thinking about converting to a toddler bed, but have no idea if it will help! So glad you captured this heroic moment ; )
ReplyDeleteAnd I completely agree with Jaime^ The in between stage is so hard!!
I am so happy for both of you. Yeh you did it
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you girl!! Layla is the WORST when it comes sleeping. Both naps AND bedtime. Most of the time, she doesn't take a nap at all. A lot of the time, she tries to take one at 6:00 pm, in which case she will stay up until 1:00 am! >_< Even when she doesn't nap, she still somehow stays awake until 10 or 11 every night... like, I can barely keep my eyes open and I'm just begging her to go to sleep! She also loves to sleep until 10:00 am in the morning and she is a heavy sleeper so it's hard to get her up and moving at a decent hour! Oh, and did I mention SHE WILL ONLY SLEEP IN OUR BED? Also, she grinds her teeth and kicks and thrashes all night. Ugh! I keep telling myself it will pass with time, but right now I just want a good nights sleep in my own bed!! /rant :)
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