Sticky_Mommy responded June 6, 2008 at 10:02AM

  I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

We must be on the same thought pattern, I brought my 4 year old into bed with me last night!

She was still awake last night at 9:30 reading in her closet (so she wouldn't wake up her brother). I told her she could go back to her bed or come sleep with me in my bed (hoping she'd pick me) so I got a nice snuggle last night before my DH took her back to her room.

But she was up at 6:20 - uggh!

  DianaR responded June 8, 2008 at 12:11AM

  

If your little one is still taking a nap during the day, you probably should eliminate it so that he is tired for bed.

While his sleep needs are being adjusted, he needs to stay in his own bed, even if he cannot sleep. He can have quite things to do, but the general rule should be that once he is in bed, he stays there.

I know it has helped to have that rule with my sons and my grand kids.

  rockergirrl responded June 8, 2008 at 5:04PM

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oh yes that is the same advice I always give out too. Although in this case my son is not ready to give up his one nap yet. The phase of getting up has already passed us. The weather had changed and it has been very hot. I think that had something to do with it.

  matty39 responded June 16, 2008 at 11:28AM

  

We're kind of the same. We have a twin mattress on the floor in our room and if any of the younger ones wander into our room during the night, they usually go there. My almost 3 yr. old still crawls in with us most nights. We do what gets all of us the most sleep and find that for the most part, they just want to be near us. It won't last and it probably won't be long when my husband and I aren't "cool" anymore. lol. I'll take the attention while it lasts.lol.