Back to Basics

We had to reestablish the sleep routine. It dawned on us that for more than a week Colin has fought going to sleep, asking for more "buk", trying to play, then crying when put in his crib. It was taking at least 45 minutes for bedtime routine. I think it was a slow progression, probably stemming from when he was sick and it was hard for him to sleep when he didn't feel well.

So, last night we put him to bed right after milk and 2 books and, sure enough, he wailed. I waited the 10 minutes, went to his room, gave him a hug, laid him back down, and left. I was expecting this to happen a few more times before he'd wear himself out. He cried himself down in the next 10 minutes and I didn't have to go back in his room. Nice! Now tonight, I hear him flopping around his crib and gabbing away as I type. I hope that means he's soothing himself down. We shall see.


Photo of Daddy and CP - all giggles!