Don't read this unless you are REALLY bored.
So since I've stopped nursing, I decided to change up our bedtime routine. I had been putting Z down first and then nursing Ca. I did that because sometimes Ca would fall asleep while nursing and then nurse FOREVER. It's been a major problem because Ca tries to play with Z while I'm trying to calm Z down for bed. Then the bedtime-coming-out-of-room battle begins. So the last couple of nights, I put a movie on for Z while I put Ca down first (no nursing so it's fast) and then took a fellow bloggers advice and hung out with Z in his bed. I just talk to him about our day. Ask him what happened, pray with him, etc. Then I leave his room. Now I'd hate to jinx it, but 2 nights in a row, HE STAYED IN BED!!! Angels then fall from the sky singing "GLORY!" and I finally get my time. No spanking. No crying. My time.
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Don't ever let the grandmother try it, because it can get really out of hand. --I think I know the source of this bedtime wisdom.-- And it apparently is not as effective with the middle generation (parent) missing. I'm just saying... It's not grandparent proof, from what I hear. HA!!
Wow. This is so weird. I have actually been making an effort to give Iz more attention before he goes to bed and making him repeat a promise to stay in bed because he loves me and wants to make me happy. Guess what? Tonight is the 3rd night and he didn't get up even once tonight! I've also been making a great effort to praise him more. When he stays in his bed for a few minutes I go in and thank him and tell him he's being a big boy, etc. hugs and kisses. I can't even believe it.
I need to try this, except his problem is he wants to sleep with us. Any suggestions?
Wow! I am so impressed. Like your music, too.
J
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