So Dave went in last night to check on Brynlee before we went to bed and this is how we found her. We were laughing pretty hard, and had to take a picture. She has proven to be quite challenging for me lately. This whole "big girl" bed thing really sucks!! It was so nice to just put her in her crib and close the door, and she could just play there a little bit until she fell asleep. NOT THE CASE LATELY!! The routine of getting her down for a nap has been taking over an hour lately and she is waring me out! She also has started waking up really early in the morning and comes into our room and wants to eat or turn on one of her favorite movies. I am having a really hard time being patient with her. Does anyone have any advice???? This is making me nervous for the next one to come along because I can barely handle her. And yes that is a binky you see in her mouth. If I could photoshop it out I would have! I'm embarrassed that I haven't gotten her off of it yet. With as bad as the sleep situation has been lately, taking it away would make it worse! AHHH! I really want her off of it before the next baby comes, but I give in too easily lately. Luckily she only uses it to sleep, but that is no excuse! She is TWO YEARS OLD!! (can you all tell I'm a little frustrated right now! :) I love her so much, but some days just don't know what to do with her. Sorry for venting!!!!!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
The Challenges of Parenting!
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I think that she is just following in her dad's footsteps and learning how great sleeping on the floor really is. Watch out, next are the bandanas and rocking out to Nelly! (from your boy Vmac)
Tiff-Oh yes, I can relate. I just went through the same thing about a month ago. My advice is ROUTINE, ROUTINE, ROUTINE. It also helps to buy the child proof knobs to put on the inside of her door so she cannot open it. This way her room acts as her crib. For my two year old, we put all her toys in the closet so the only thing out is her bed and I know she won't get into anything or hurt herself. She has the same bedtime everynight (8:30) with the same routine. She first brushes her teeth and then we go outside on the patio and look for "Mr. Moon" and to see that everyone is getting ready for "ni-night" (even thought the sun is still up). I have all the blinds closed and tv's off so she doesn't think she is missing out on anything (plus to make it as dark as possible). We then go into her room and I stand up and hold her and sing the same bedtime song, lay her down, kiss goodnight and hurry and leave. The first coulple of times she would cry by the door for about 15-20 minutes then fall asleep(sometimes by the door). As hard as it is ignore it-knowing she cant hurt herself. She will find a way to comfort herself and fall asleep. In a few days after doing to same routine she will realize that its time for bed and actually stay in her bed. Its hard at first, but stick with it, it WILL work. I would also invest in the blackout shade you can purchase at Bed Bath and Beyond. This will help make her room dark and easier for her to fall asleep.
I know how overwhelming it can be with having one on the way. I felt the EXACT SAME WAY when I had my second, and Kennedi was only 12 months and I didn't have a handle on her either. Just know that everything will work out just fine and you will find ways to make it work. Good Luck and Stick with it! Hope this helps :)
Hey Tiff!! It's been awhile. How are you guys? Give me a call when you get the chance. (We just recently accomplished the big girl bed thing with Alexis-Thanks to some great advice from a friend- & potty training- she has been in real panties for about a month now, it is SOOOOOO nice-, so I may have a few tricks for you to try out on Brynlee)!!
Right on Vaughn! I am laughing out loud right now. I don't really have anything to add to that!
Hailey
Hey Tiffany. I laughed when I read this post. We went through the same thing with our daughter, but it was at 18 months. We decided gymnastics would be fun for her, but all it taught her to do was climb out of her crib. I agree with the girl who said to put a child proof knob on her door. There were a few mornings I went in to get my daughter, and she was asleep on the floor by her door. My brother turned the knob around on their son's door so they could lock it from the outside. These things seem mean, but sometimes you have to do what you can to keep your own sanity. I love this blog. It's nice to see how you guys are doing.
Emily =)
Tiff,
HA!! (Don't worry, I'm just laughing at the picture--not your pain). I know how you feel. With Anistyn, the child-proof door knobs worked wonders. Also, she kept her binki at night until just a few weeks ago (3 years old) and I felt so embarrassed to admit it. However, when Maicyn came along she was happy to give it up because she thought she was now the "big sister". Don't worry--when your pregnant and have a toddler you sometimes have to choose your battles.
Anyway, I've been meaning to call, but things have been crazy. How are you holding up? I'll call you later. Love you guys!
Jocelyn
You are such a cute mom and I'm sure there will be many times when I'll need to vent. I don't know how any mom gets through anything tough but it seems to just happen. All I have to say is listen to Tiffani- she is a pro at everything. I heard a cute story about the binki- take it and tell her the binki fairy came to collect it from all of the 2 year olds because the new babies need them.
hey tiff... i totally know what you are going through. ashlyn was the same way..i locked her in her room with the child locks. that was the only thing that seemed to help her actually go to bed once she was in a big girl bed. i didn't care how long it took her to finally fall asleep--it was that she was gone. i'm just now feeling like i can handle her-it was a tough year. having a routine was helpful. that way they know what's coming and can mentally prepare for it. she's an adorable little girl though. she's soooo tan--and her face is so pretty. she'll keep you guys busy when she's 16!!cute pic.
tiff.... glad to hear that i am not the only one that gets extremely flustered with their kids. all i ever hear is "oh i love this age. the kids are so cute and say the cutest things...and i just love it!" and i'm like " what the heck i'm going crazy." tantroms, potty training... etc. i just keep saying--it will get better. you're a cute little mom though if that makes you feel better. :)ps...we'll totally have to get together when we get out there. maybe we could have another bbq and have burnt chicken. that would be good!!
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