Lucas usually posts on here but, I have something that I would like to share...our success with a new nightly routine.
7:00-7:20 2nd solid Feeding (usually a vegetable because it is "heavier")
7:20-7:30 Addison plays on floor by herself, while I clean up dinner and get stuff ready for her bedtime
7:30- 8:00 Addison and I play on the floor (at the end of this time we put toys away together...basically me having her grab toys and holding the toy box next to her)
8:00-8:15 Begin our routine, in her bedroom with the noise machine on, and lights off
- P.J.'s on while she starts a bottle
- Cuddle with snuggle toy in Mommy's lap
- Finish the bottle while mom reads Addison's two favorite books
- Then Mommy rubs Addison's back, while humming a lullaby
- Addison falls fast asleep and is placed into bed, where she cuddles with the snuggle toy more
8:15 Mommy and Daddy have the evening to themselves!
I know it all seems quite simple, but we have been having a lot of trouble with bed time recently. Addison is teething and going through a separation anxiety phase. And as most of you know when you are a parent you celebrate the small victories as much as the large ones.
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