Good News, Bad News
The Bad News- Walker doesn't take naps anymore. As any mom of young kids will tell you, this is a very important part of your day, especially to help keep your sanity. Sleep has always been VERY important for Walker. If he didn't get enough, everybody paid for it all day. But, he was a night owl. So, we have never been on a good schedule for him. If he's tired, he will take a long nap and then he doesn't go to sleep until late because he's not tired from the big nap he took!! A terrible cycle, I know.
The Good News- Walker is asleep, in HIS bed, by 8:15 every night. No fights, no fits, no crying. Lucy goes to bed between 7:45-8:00 (she has always had a schedule and sticks to it), and now, Walker goes to bed right after her. He tells his Daddy goodnight, and then I take him to his room. We pray, sing and I walk out the door. He goes right to sleep with no problem and now Mommy has some time to unwind... and watch Grey's Anatomy, of course.
So, overall, I will take the no nap, going straight to bed routine.
The even better news is how it has affected Walker during the day. Miraculously, he had no time-outs in school last week, and is a much happier boy! Makes me feel bad for not making this happen sooner, but hindsight is 20/20.
The Good News- Walker is asleep, in HIS bed, by 8:15 every night. No fights, no fits, no crying. Lucy goes to bed between 7:45-8:00 (she has always had a schedule and sticks to it), and now, Walker goes to bed right after her. He tells his Daddy goodnight, and then I take him to his room. We pray, sing and I walk out the door. He goes right to sleep with no problem and now Mommy has some time to unwind... and watch Grey's Anatomy, of course.
So, overall, I will take the no nap, going straight to bed routine.
The even better news is how it has affected Walker during the day. Miraculously, he had no time-outs in school last week, and is a much happier boy! Makes me feel bad for not making this happen sooner, but hindsight is 20/20.
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