Well, I was just sitting down to write about how uneventful the day has been. I had to work late tonight, so I only saw the babies for about 1.5 hours. We did baths, watched Wheel of Fortune, and cleaned up the toys and that’s been about it. No pictures. I layed them down for bed, explaining that tonight would NOT be a repeat of last night, the one hour and 20 minute bedtime. I put them down, went back in once, and then…I didn’t hear much. Until…I heard a loud thud, and I noticed that the light was on in their room. Mistake number one – forgetting to tape the light switch down.
Just for the record, the room did not look like this when I layed them down. And they certainly do not sleep in shoes and/or boots.
I’m just hoping they get used to this big kid bed soon…I’m very ready. So what does everyone else do? Door open or shut? When the unnamed child gets up and out of bed, do you say anything? Discipline? Calmly explain that it’s bedtime? If they continually do it, then what? When I hear them, should I let them talk and play and then only when it gets unruly, go in? I have so many questions….and soooo few answers. Suggestions and/or advice is appreciated!
Happy Tuesday!
2 comments:
Oh girl, I totally feel your pain! And I can only imagine how much more challenging with two!
When Grace switched to her toddler bed, it would take me a couple hours, at least, to finally get her to sleep. I just tried to be really consistent. Once we did the bedtime routine, I walked out of the room and kept the door cracked open a bit. She would inevitably get out and I would just walk in there and put her back in bed without saying a word. I just kind of ignored her if she tried to talk to me. It's sounds horrible, but it was almost robotic. When she started to cry, then I would talk and tell her it was time for bed, but I would do it in a 'serious' voice.
I didn't really intervene if she talked or anything because sometimes the girl likes to talk herself to sleep. The only time I went in there was if she got out of bed. If she got out, I put her back.
The first few days were brutal. I think I counted how many times I put her back in bed and it was well over 100. Just be consistent and it'll get better soon.
Good luck!! :)
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I forgot to mention- I think it's hilarious they put their shoes on! Too cute!! :)
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