Today was not a very good day. Hailey had #2 accidents twice today (she has not had any in over 5 months). I would have sworn she was going deaf as she didn't listen to me at all today and nap time was as bad as bedtime has been. After a very difficult night of trying to get her to go to bed last night I posted my frustrations on Facebook and got some very needed friendly advice/suggestions. I know that we need to be consistent and not give in, but it is easier said than done. However, as silly as it sounds, this is the first big "problem" we have had. Both of our kids have never had problems going to bed, don't throw obnoxious fits, and didnt have any stuggles of getting rid of pacifiers or bottles. (I am now having anxiety and frustrations of whats ahead of us for the next 16 years)! At nap time I told her she could lay in her bed and look at books, she didnt have to sleep it was just quiet time (however, I knew she would end up falling asleep). Of course she came running after me crying. I walked her back to her room and told her that I wasnt going to tell her again, it was quiet time and she need to stay in her room. She proceeded to follow me and cry five more times. Except I took her hand, walked her back to her room and left without saying anything. The fifth time I told her that if she got out of bed again I was going to put up the baby gate. She cried for a few minutes and fell fast asleep. I told Waco that I need his support sticking to this 110% (as he was the one who gave in to her last night). So this is going to be our focus for the next week or two...or three. We do have a special treat for her (Giant Toy Story Coloring Pages) that she can have when she can go to bed like a big girl. She knows what it is, I have it sitting on the table and we talk about it. We are also ordering a book called The Sleep Fairy that a friend recommeded. The Sleep Fairy is similar to the Tooth Fairy. She brings you treats (very small ones)-a sticker, a hair bow, fruit snacks). I know it may sound bad as it is kind of like bribing, but I feel better doing this than letting her cry it out or giving in. It would be every night for a week or two and then slowly tapper off. I will keep you all updated.
No new news on Tyler, he is just a smiley and happy as always! (Thank Goodness)!
I didnt plan on writting this much tonight so I will try to write an update on the job search tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
BEDTIME AND DREAMS
The kids and I had a pretty uneventful day. We went to the grocery store, which is about as exciting as a week day gets for us. Although that is pretty exciting for them because the ladies at the bank always give them suckers. (Shhh, don't tell Waco. He doesn't like them to have them because of the sugar and I agree, however, it makes the hour in the store with 2 kids much more bearable for all three of us, as well as everyone else in the store).
After giving Hailey a glass of milk today, she told me she loved me and that I was so pretty. She ate all of her dinner and asked for more. (This is good as she hasn't been eating the best lately). Waco had a long day at work so wasn't able to eat dinner with us. She wanted to call him to tell him that she ate her dinner all gone. He told her that when he gets home they could share a bowl of ice cream. After they hung up, she said Daddy is so nice...I think I love him alot! I am hoping that the bowl of ice cream satisfies her enough that she will go to bed easily. We have been lucky thus far that both of our kids have always gone to bed easily on their own and sleep through the night. For some reason, at age 2 1/2, Hailey is regressing in the sleeping area. Ever since Grandma DeeDee left town (sorry Mom), Hailey decided she wants to keep her door open and a night light on. We were fine with that, BUT then a few weeks ago she started getting up in the middle of the night and coming into our room. As much as I like to cuddle with her, I did not let her sleep with us, so I compromised and layed on her floor next to her until she feel asleep. Several nights and a back ache later, I decided I couldn't continue doing that either. So now, as soon as we put her to bed, no later than walking put of her room, she comes running out of her room crying. We will read stories, get a drink of water, rub her back and nothing works. She continues to do this until she gets so tired she just zonks out. We told her that if she could go to bed and stays in her bed until morning time she would get a present. Well last night would have been night 3 but she had a meltdown so we are back to square one.
Speaking of bedtime, Hailey and I had a discussion about dreams. She asked what a dream was. I told her its when you go to bed and are sleeping, sometimes you dream-kind of like a story or movie. She said, oh kind of like I do about Grandpa Bill?!
Well I think I will end for today. Unless something extra good happens tomorrow that I can't resist sharing, I will update everyone on my job search.
After giving Hailey a glass of milk today, she told me she loved me and that I was so pretty. She ate all of her dinner and asked for more. (This is good as she hasn't been eating the best lately). Waco had a long day at work so wasn't able to eat dinner with us. She wanted to call him to tell him that she ate her dinner all gone. He told her that when he gets home they could share a bowl of ice cream. After they hung up, she said Daddy is so nice...I think I love him alot! I am hoping that the bowl of ice cream satisfies her enough that she will go to bed easily. We have been lucky thus far that both of our kids have always gone to bed easily on their own and sleep through the night. For some reason, at age 2 1/2, Hailey is regressing in the sleeping area. Ever since Grandma DeeDee left town (sorry Mom), Hailey decided she wants to keep her door open and a night light on. We were fine with that, BUT then a few weeks ago she started getting up in the middle of the night and coming into our room. As much as I like to cuddle with her, I did not let her sleep with us, so I compromised and layed on her floor next to her until she feel asleep. Several nights and a back ache later, I decided I couldn't continue doing that either. So now, as soon as we put her to bed, no later than walking put of her room, she comes running out of her room crying. We will read stories, get a drink of water, rub her back and nothing works. She continues to do this until she gets so tired she just zonks out. We told her that if she could go to bed and stays in her bed until morning time she would get a present. Well last night would have been night 3 but she had a meltdown so we are back to square one.
Speaking of bedtime, Hailey and I had a discussion about dreams. She asked what a dream was. I told her its when you go to bed and are sleeping, sometimes you dream-kind of like a story or movie. She said, oh kind of like I do about Grandpa Bill?!
Well I think I will end for today. Unless something extra good happens tomorrow that I can't resist sharing, I will update everyone on my job search.
Monday, January 24, 2011
GOOD INTENTIONS
I decided to create a blog to keep everyone updated on a weekly, if not daily basis. I will post pictures, talk about activities, new accomplishments and funny quotes from the kids or even to vent when I am having a bad day. Please remember I am not a good speller and have never been gramatically correct. I have tried my best to keep in touch with phone calls, emails and pictures but thought this would be a fun way to stay in touch and keep everyone updated without forgetting things. I am also not the most tech savy so my blog isn't very fancy...yet. You will see changes/adjustments as I add most posts. I have good intentions stay on top of this, but not sure how long it will last. Kind of like a New Years Resolution with a late start. I believe you can either just occassionally check the site (http://jwhitmarsh11.blogspot.com/) or subscribe as a follower and receive an email notification whenever we make new posts.
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