NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. i refuse. please tell me it isn't so. i know i've been in denial for about a month now, but it just can't be. i can't even bring myself to say it...
(i think kaia is giving up her naps) shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
no, really.
anyone who is a stay at home parent knows the necessity that is the Nap. it's not optional. how will i live without it?
the nap is an essential ingredient to a successful day. without a nap, kaia is a monster by early evening. for example, today. no nap. and she was asleep for the night at 6:30pm. not very convenient considering she sees her dad for only a couple of hours each night anyway. luckily tonight he has duty, so no real loss. except for my sanity! as soon as i realize she's not going to nap it begins a neverending anxiety attack for me. i refuse to get into a control battle about it, but omg, it takes all i have to remain neutral and not scream and stomp and pout!
so, i haven't given up completely. i still mandate quiet time in her room. but 1. she's not quiet...and 2. she doesn't stay in her room! today she went into layla's room and woke her up from her blissful nap. so, i had two cranky kids up for the rest of the day. there went the errands i was supposed to run this afternoon. she also managed to empty every piece of clothing from every single drawer, take every single toy out of her storage bins, push the storage bin thingy over so that it was laying on the ground, dismantle the papasan chair that is in her room, etc, etc, etc.
the thing is that i'd give it up just to escape the almost daily battle that naptime has become. BUT, i don't think she's ready! and god knows I'M not ready. she's not choosing not to nap because she's not tired, she's just trying to push the limits to see where she can get. challenging the rules. trying to exert her independence. and i'm all for raising a smart, independent daughter who doesn't feel the need to conform, but can't it wait until she's no longer under my roof? :) save it for college baby girl...and bring back the afternoon peace for momma.
3 years ago
3 comments:
Recommendations:
1. They have child proof things for drawers. Get some.
2. Also for door handles so they can't get out of their room. Get one. (Although I know some parents are against this, I babysat for a child who had one and he learned very quickly that trying to get out was futile so he would stay in bed, kicking the wall, but in bed nevertheless.)
3. Remove all toys/books from her reach.
thanks for your recs, BUT...LOL
1. my daughter can outsmart all childproof locks!
2. see above. been there, tried that.
3. we did...and then she resorted to destruction of furniture and walls :(
Further recommendations in light of your addendums:
1. Get a cage.
That is all. Can't wait to babysit! :D
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