I had good intentions of getting a cute picture of the boys in their swimming gear but that didn't go so well!
Later that afternoon we took Mason to the Circus! I knew he would enjoy the show but I worried that he would lose interest after a while. Surprisingly though, he sat in amazement for the entire 2 1/2 hours! During intermission kids could come down and get a clown nose put on. I didn't think Mason would be brave enough to go by himself but sure he enough he walked right down there without even asking for us! I don't think he quite knew what to think about his new nose!
Connor has been spending more time in his exersaucer and is really starting to like it! It's so cute to watch because he gets a little startled every time the music comes on.
I think I mentioned in my last post about Mason's new independence when it comes to the pantry. I managed to sneak in an catch him in the act. That boy is determined!
And finally, I think I have jinxed myself by saying how great of a sleeper Connor is. Over the last month or so he has been waking up earlier and earlier each night. The last few nights he has been up at least every two hours if not more. He seems to be teething so I am not sure if that is causing him to wake up or if it is a growth spurt or something else. I know that a lot of babies his age still need to eat during the night and I'm totally okay with him waking up once but this is wearing me down! It's hard taking care of a toddler when you have been up all night with a baby. He has never been a good napper but since he always slept okay a night, I didn't worry about the nap thing. Now though, I am trying to get him in more of a schedule to hopefully help with his naps and help him to sleep better at night.
A friend recommended The Sleep Easy Solution book so I plan to head to Half Price Books this afternoon to find it. If anyone else has any book recommendations or sleeping tips I would love to hear them!
So glad the circus went well!! I'm sooo sorry you've been up so often with Connor. That is exhausting! The only sleep book that really helped me was the 90 Minute Sleep Program. It's a really easy read and is broken up by age so you don't have to read the whole book. I have found myself referring back to it often. Also, what Kyla said about the more they sleep during the day, the better they sleep at night...that seems to be true too. I also have the No Cry Nap Solution & No Cry Sleep Solution. They explain a lot of things and give great ideas to improve sleep without crying it out. Maybe he'll be like Claire and Mason and have to sleep in a swing for the first 6+ months! I'm really hoping she outgrows that need before we have to install a hammock in her room! HA! I hope it gets better soon!
ReplyDeleteI tried the No Cry Sleep Solution with Mason and didn't have much luck. He actually wont even nap in the swing now unless he falls asleep on me and I transfer him to the swing! Its crazy!! I think he is starting to get a little separation anxiety and that is causing some of this. I actually put him down on his tummy for a nap earlier though and he slept longer than normal so maybe that is helping??
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