definitely keep your previous routine that was working. as others mentioned it will usually work itself out.
Going through a particularly rough one right now with our near 3 year old. He randomly decided he's done with his crib about a week ago and will not sleep there anymore. All previous techniques that worked aren't, so we've been forced to abandon them. The screaming sessions are so loud and prolonged that I think we'd get CPS called on us if we didn't intervene. He's slept in the little tipi in his room for small stretches but mostly with us. Tried to wait it out but giving in and converting the crib to a toddler bed today, because we really don't know what else to try. Not looking forward to managing the escapes, but we had a really good run
went through a similar fight when we moved our kid out of a crib. had to go through a process of letting her sleep with us, to moving her to a sleep pad on the floor in our room, to putting her to bed in her room then letting her move to the sleep pad when she woke up two hours later, to finally now where she stays the night in her bed. Took many months. Always started with the same bedtime process though, just modified where she was allowed to go to sleep.
My kids start 2nd grade and kindergarten tomorrow. This is the first time “long days, short years” has hit home. I want to fast forward a lot out of fear, but I hope they understand how much I love them.
Had to do this every night for my daughter when she was younger (like 4 or 5 maybe). Didnt matter how tired i was, she wouldn't give me a pass. Eventually it fell to the wayside and it's been years She's 9 now and is already anti affection (unless she initiates it) and won't say "I love you" anymore But a couple nights ago she spontaneously asked me to lay next to her and tell her a story and it was awesome.
First day back after paternity leave. Three kids under 4 is hard as fuck and I’m not sure how my wife is going to stay sane.
Used to love traveling for work, but first time doing it since I’ve had my kid and I am not a fan. Just feel bad leaving the wife by herself to deal with work, kid, and dogs.
Youngest lost her first tooth and learned to ride without training wheels (of note: the two events were not connected) this weekend. I’m not crying, you’re crying.
so our 4 year old has now decided he wants to pee standing up which is fine, but still seems to be wrapping his head around that you can only do this if you arent going to take a shit too. almost had an issue this morning and he had to jump mid-stream onto the toilet (with the seat up) to take what ended up being an adult sized turd. not sure how he didnt fall in, but he seems to have good balance at least
Also set up like 3 different types of alerts so that you’ll have backup when he circumvents your defenses.
So we took the kids to the Bucs training camp yesterday and we saw a guy there wearing an Optimus Prime helmet that he painted up in Bucs colors. My 7 yr old son, who is this perfect blend of disarming sweetness and shameless confidence, managed to talk the guy into giving him the helmet.
No, an Optimus Prime helmet he had painted up in a Bucs theme. Already had a bunch of player signatures on it too
That’s what I’m scared of. Her being born Friday and I got 3 big tradeshows around the world in the next 5 months. France end of September for 9 days, Germany November for 9 days. Dubai In January for 10 days
That sounds even more expensive, I'd have a very hard time keeping that if it was free and if I were you unless the guy basically forced it on me and then ran away so I couldn't give it back.
That’s gonna be rough. I have a couple trips the next couple months that will be hard. Having our 2nd in December and next summer I’ll be traveling quite a bit. I imagine that’s gonna be even more rough. Need to find a way to treat my wife to something nice soon.
oldest started Kindergarten today which I am still not ready for. mainly because I just want him to be more care-free for even longer and not have to worry around structure. I know it's good and the school is good and all - but it's a real 'not turning back now' moment. Also when did you go from car seat to booster? He's 5.5 and really would help for faster pickup/dropoff for the one buckle. thats not a good reason to switch but it crossed my mind today in the car line.
I think it depends on the weight. Mine is 6 and in 1st grade but for the purposes of drop off and since he was right at the weight limit we switched to the booster seat so its easier for him unbuckle in the drop-off line.
War Grundle if you posted that under an anonymous name and asked whose kid that was I would have said you with no hesitation.
Did anyone elses child get born with 2 teeth. My daughter has 2 teeth in the bottom of the mouth. Might have to get them removed in case she swallows them
I am told that Levi awaits me at home with a goose-egg on his forehead that has no rival. Can’t wait!
He fell off the couch into wooden coffee table. Head hit right on the edge. It was not as bad as wife let on. That and it has probably already started to subside. edit: was standing on couch and his forehead broke the fall on this table edge.