claiming victory.

 

ten days ago, we moved the girls in together in preparation for the new baby's arrival.  if they knew what disneyland was, they'd likely tell you that sharing a room was better than a trip to the happiest place on earth.  and i love that they love it.  what i don't love?  the complete and utter disruption of nap time.

C still takes a nap on a regular basis and L has always been a good napper.  but then we put them together and they've taken a nap twice.  TWICE.  this mama was becoming more irritable each day because of this situation.  after no naps from anyone again yesterday, i decided to devise a new plan of attack and today put it into action.

at nap time, L went into her crib per usual but instead of C getting into her bed, i put her on the loveseat of in the living room with explicit rules for "quiet time."  she could have one friend, a blanket and three books and there was to be no talking.  i didn't care if she went to sleep, but she needed to rest.

the results?  L was asleep in less than ten minutes just as she had done prior to the room switch.  C quietly looked at her books while i was working and then she too was asleep.  victory is mine!

it's amazing how naps by both girls and a bit of quiet for mama can change everyone's attitudes.  here's hoping that tomorrow is as successful.

Comments

[sarah]

yes! awesome job mama!

[Nana]

I'm so glad this worked! Have a wonderful weekend!

[Jackie]

ahh peace at last :)

[Kenna]

Good Job Momma! Naps aren't just for kids! ; ) I remember sometimes it was the only quiet moments I had to myself.

[donya]

That is so awesome!! And I'm so glad that L still sleeps in a crib. I was starting to feel like Ephram was the only 2 year old still in a crib. I just don't want to transition until I have to! What are your plans with L?

[Sara]

Sleep SWEET sleep. Anything for rest, eh? Sometimes I'd sneak one kid in the room after the other would be sleeping...would that work? C seems like she'd be able to do that nicely. No matter, do WHAT WORKS!!!! Yea you!

[Shannon R]

My youngest two used to share a room. When I started having issues with naptime, I put my daughter to bed first (she falls asleep easier & faster) and when she was asleep, I took my son in. Thankfully, he would usually go right to sleep and never woke her up. Worked like a charm!

[gabby]

you are amazing.
i seriously need you to teach me all your ways.
xoxo.