Sleep Questions Sleep is definitely one of the hardest parts of parenting. Usually no one is getting enough of it. I hardly remember the first 6 months of my oldest child's life because I was so sleep deprived. People also have very strong opinions on sleep. "Co-sleeping is not acceptable!" "Co-sleeping is best for the baby." "Sleep training is the only way your … [Read more...]
Perfecting our Sleep Routine
How did you sleep last night? Did you get a good night's sleep? Yeah, me neither. You know who did sleep well? The twins. No matter how crazy they drive me during the day, I can always count on them to go to sleep early and stay asleep until morning. Now, it's very early morning, but it's still morning. I did not have the same luck with my oldest child. I say luck … [Read more...]
The Secret of the Nap and Bedtime routines
The Nap Oh, the nap. How I love thee. I don't want to jinx myself, but I think I've finally cracked the napping puzzle. In case you don't remember, ever since the twins transitioned into toddler beds, nap time has been sheer torture. It usually ends up with some yelling, screaming, and lots of crying. The crying is mostly from me. I am not ready for them to give up their … [Read more...]
