Jackson is such a busy boy these days! He is going non-stop. This might be why he is sleeping so well. He is doing great at day-care. Still sleeping 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours each day and about 12 hours at night. We love his teachers and he just seems so happy. Mommy is very happy too!
Our night time routine used to be: bath, read books peacefully, mommy sings while Jackson lays his head on mommy's shoulder and snuggles so tight, mommy puts Jackson in bed and sings another song or two and then Jackson goes right to sleep.
Now it is: bath, running around the room with books, jumping in my lap, looking at one page, then off to get another book (do this over and over), mommy sings while Jackson runs out of the room then back in and shuts the door, Jackson tries to climb in the crib, mommy puts Jackson in the crib, Jackson runs back and forth several times in the crib and turns on the aquarium (all the while mommy is singing), Jackson lays down, we say prayers, then mommy leaves the room, Jackson zonks out. Phew, I'm exhausted after this routine.
All this to say to the other moms out there - rock your baby for as long as they will let you! I remember being paranoid about rocking Jackson because I was so concerned that he'd need it to fall asleep. Then someone told me to rock him for as long as he will let me because one day he won't want it anymore. Jackson is just too busy these days to let me rock him. Too much to do and see. :-(
Here are a few recent pictures.
Jackson in his froggie robe.
Running behind the bushes chasing Grayson
So tired after church... (he did wear pants that day, it was just hot so we took them off for the car)
6 comments:
I will remember to rock for as long as I can:)
That is hilarious! Jackson is getting SO big! I love hearing your routine b/c it is just like ours...busy, busy boys! I'm so glad he is continuing to do so well at daycare! I know that makes you guys feel so much better!
Your description of the bedtime routine is hysterical! I can totally picture Jackson running around like crazy and then just passing out in his crib! I am so thankful he continues to do well at school. Such a blessing for Mommy!
I have taken your advice. I take advantage of the sweet cuddle time when rocking Alex to sleep and I don't feel the least bit guilty about it. Can't wait for him to meet his Aunt Dana this weekend.
Such wonderful advice, Dana. And, I can just envision that busy little nighttime routine! LOL. It would exhaust anyone! Jackson is a precious little wild man!! I am so glad you will be visiting Amanda this weekend. I know she misses her dear sister/friends.
Believe me, I know! Rocking Avery to sleep was MY bonding w/ her. I never expected it to be until she was 3 but I still cherished those moments. Thanks for sharing!
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