Nope, it's not me who has them. In fact, I LOVE going to bed at night b/c usually I am one pooped out momma from working all day then coming home and playing, feeding, bathing, and snuggling my child.
I'm sure for those of you who have read my blog before can take one guess and know exactly who it is.
Yep.... you're right, it's him. That freakishly adoreable little 2 1/2 year old that lives in our house with us.
He used to get excited to go to bed right after he was starting to sleep in his toddler bed. He'd grab his blanket (his "mi-mi" as he calls it), give everyone hugs and kisses, tell everyone good night and run into his room, hop into his bed and within a few short minutes he'd be out.
Lately he wants his arms rubbed or his back rubbed, so what do we do, we sit there for a little bit and rub until he falls asleep, the right thing to do? No, I already now this so please don't lecture, but I really didn't use t o mind it. But now it is starting to wear on me a little, ok so not a little, A LOT. We have been trying to put him in his room, give hugs and kisses, tell him we love him and to sleep tight and walk out.
Just walk right out to the living room and relax, but then he was starting to get up and stand in his doorway where we could see him, as soon as I would lift my rear-end off the couch he'd giggle and run right back into his room, up into his bed and under the covers, and that was a game (for him of course) we'd play until I sat in there with him until he feel asleep! Now he will maybe come out once or twice but he will lay in his bed or sit up actually, and cry so hard until we come in there. I am SO over this game....
How in the world do I break him from this? Has anyone gone through similar situations, and if so any suggestions for this frustrated momma?
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Urgh.... I totally remember going through bedtime struggles with Grace right when she turned 3. It was SOOOO stressful for about a month!
No matter what discipline style you choose, just be consistent. Be firm and consistent- and eventually it will stop. But, just remember, the one night you cave in and go sit back with him until he falls asleep again, you'll have to start ALL over from scratch again. SO- while it's SOOOO hard- just stick with it, girl. You can do it!
Just keep telling yourself- this WILL end- because really- it will. I promise!
Urgh.... I totally remember going through bedtime struggles with Grace right when she turned 3. It was SOOOO stressful for about a month!
No matter what discipline style you choose, just be consistent. Be firm and consistent- and eventually it will stop. But, just remember, the one night you cave in and go sit back with him until he falls asleep again, you'll have to start ALL over from scratch again. SO- while it's SOOOO hard- just stick with it, girl. You can do it!
Just keep telling yourself- this WILL end- because really- it will. I promise!
We went thru the same with our daughter. memory serves me, about the same age. like you, one of us would sit in her room next to the bed and ease our way out when we THOUGHT she was asleep. then would just sit by the door. we were so over it, but it ended as quickly as it began.
Been there done that three times now. I gave my kids night lights in their room but they liked the door cracked with a hall light on instead. Probably not the right thing to do but if they make it out of bed after so many times (depending on how tired I am and how much I don't want to fight)I turn out the light in the hall. I tell them I am going to do it and at first they didn't believe me. They certainly know I am serious know and it's not usually a struggle. We've also talked a lot about obeying mommy and daddy. Give them a choice. Are you going to obey or disobey? What is the right thing to do-obey or disobey? It helps them decide whether their behavior is right or wrong and deal with the consequences. Best of luck!
I know exactly how you are feeling because I just went through this with my 5 & 3 year olds. When they just got their own rooms I told them that mommy was not going to lay with them until they fell asleep anymore! Like you said it is very exhausting and on top of already being exhausted it's not fun. I put new radios in their rooms and they got to pick out music to their choice and this has worked awesome for a wk and a half now. (THANK GOD)and now I have time for myself to come down from the day. Good luck and know that it is just a faze you have to break him from and he is definately testing the waters with his mommy...
I've stubbled upon your blog thru my girlfriend Kelly's blog....Jake's
Anyway I wanted to ask you about your amazing graphics on your page...did you do them yourself? The are wonderful!!! Do you live in Mpls? I do! Love the pics of your lil guy as well - and the music! !!
Hang in there for the sleep thing! It gets better
Jill Tallents
I've stubbled upon your blog thru my girlfriend Kelly's blog....Jake's
Anyway I wanted to ask you about your amazing graphics on your page...did you do them yourself? The are wonderful!!! Do you live in Mpls? I do! Love the pics of your lil guy as well - and the music! !!
Hang in there for the sleep thing! It gets better
Jill Tallents
I've been reading your blog for a while now and can relate to you so much. My little guy is also 2 1/2 and going through the same thing. If you find out what to do please please let me know!!
k - i totally let my rotten ass kid sleep with me so i offer no words of wisdom - Leslie is a hard ass and locks abby in her bedroom so she can't get out - she reversed the door knob!
LIke everyone else, I can relate & it's like I'm reading our story.
I think Super Nanny hits the nail on the head when she says NO REACTION, just keep putting him back down & after the first time ("It's time for bed"), don't say a word.
If he gets a reaction from you, he'll keep playing the game.
I know you're tired, so whatever you choose is perfectly understandable.
I guess like us, some nights it's just too hard to go to sleep.
Except, I rarely have trouble. ;)
hmmm. I am NOT looking forward to this stage. I guess I will be emailing you this time next year for your advice ;)
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