We have been anticipating the day when we would officially begin "sleep training" for Josiah and his transition to his own room and his crib. Priya held firm to "her bed" when we moved to this apartment during the summer and we decided to let her stay in what would eventually become Josiah's room. We've tried several times to casually transition her to her "big girl room" but were always met with a great deal of resistance. We struggled back and forth for quite a while - should we force the move so that she didn't feel put out later or should we simply allow her to retain this one comfortable thing in the midst of a lot of change in her life already?
We've been waiting for Spring Break when the students wouldn't be around (and be affected by a lot of potential crying and screaming). Yesterday was the first day of Spring Break and we didn't waste a minute! Dad helped to transition the bed back into a crib and we made a big production of pulling out new Disney Princess sheets for Priya's real big girl bed. We also talked about throwing her a party once she successfully transitioned. I am happy to report that we haven't faced any protest whatsoever!!! She has now taken 2 naps and slept one full night in her "big girl room" without a single problem! We are so proud of her!!
Today it was Josiah's turn. He's been teething like mad these last several days and has been uncharacteristically fussy. So we didn't want to start sleep training when he was already miserable. But today he seems to be doing quite a bit better. He's been sleeping in a swing and has been used to a lot of motion these past 4 months. But so far today he's had 2 naps in his crib and fell asleep very easily - without any motion whatsoever and without even the tiniest fuss - both times! I'm sure we've got some work to do as I'm sure it won't all be a walk in the park. But one can hope, right? ;)
We've been waiting for Spring Break when the students wouldn't be around (and be affected by a lot of potential crying and screaming). Yesterday was the first day of Spring Break and we didn't waste a minute! Dad helped to transition the bed back into a crib and we made a big production of pulling out new Disney Princess sheets for Priya's real big girl bed. We also talked about throwing her a party once she successfully transitioned. I am happy to report that we haven't faced any protest whatsoever!!! She has now taken 2 naps and slept one full night in her "big girl room" without a single problem! We are so proud of her!!
Today it was Josiah's turn. He's been teething like mad these last several days and has been uncharacteristically fussy. So we didn't want to start sleep training when he was already miserable. But today he seems to be doing quite a bit better. He's been sleeping in a swing and has been used to a lot of motion these past 4 months. But so far today he's had 2 naps in his crib and fell asleep very easily - without any motion whatsoever and without even the tiniest fuss - both times! I'm sure we've got some work to do as I'm sure it won't all be a walk in the park. But one can hope, right? ;)
That's awesome Jess! Sounds like some wisdom has gone into this. :-) Praying grace for the next week and that it will go smoothly for both your kiddos (and you)!
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