On Saturday I went and saw my little sister, Teagan, in a musical at the Junior High. She did really good and it was fun to go with my family and cheer her on. Kevin took a date, Teagan's math teacher - so funny - and Teagan's little boyfriend was there and he sat in between my mom and Sherri's husband, Richard, during the play. Funny stuff. After the play, we went to Leatherby's and had some ice cream. It was really fun to get to know Kevin's date and Teagan's boyfriend. I guess I talked a little too much to his date and he felt like he didn't get to do much talking. Upps, you know me, I'm a talker.
Okay, so based on Roseanne's recommendation, we have started to do some sleep training with Tyler. Super Nanny suggests putting the kid in the bed and then just putting him back every time he gets out of the bed until he gives up and goes to sleep. Well, Tony did this on Saturday night and it took an hour and a half for Tyler to actually go to sleep. So then on Sunday we tried it again and Tyler was crying a lot, but Tony stayed in the room and Tyler fell a sleep after not too long. Then Monday came and we started him in the bed and then he started to cry and got out of the bed, but then Tony was staying in there (just sitting on his toy chest) and then I went in and sat on Tylers floor (to relieve Tony) and then Tyler feel asleep after about 20 or so minutes. So, long story short we have kind of been doing a softer approach to the Super Nanny thing and just sitting in there with him until he goes to sleep. It will probably take longer for him to fully be able to sleep by him self, but I am okay with that. Especially if it means less screaming.
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I have a great book suggestion, and a quote. The book is called "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth. It is excellent. I have a friend that calls it, The sleep bible. I copied a quote and taped it to Spencer's door, Here you go: "Letting your baby cry is not doing nothing. You are actively encouraging the development of independence, providing opportunities for him to learn how to sleep alone, and showing respect for his ability to change his behavior." There were a couple nights when I had to sit on my bed and cry with him, (in his bed). IT was HARD, but worth it. After about 3 days, we were all sleeping better, and life was happy again!
Hi Michelle-- Since I am sure I won't see you before then and I was a slacker and forgot to tell you today, HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the 14th.
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