Ok, I really need some advice. Nap time at our house has turned into a 3 ring circus! We have had the infamous "naked nap" where they both strip down completely before they fall asleep (I chose not to post pictures). The "destructive nap" where they completely tear their beds apart, empty the drawers in the dresser and pull everything they can reach off the walls. And recently there is no nap at all because I spend 2 hours getting Aidan out of Olivia's bed because even if she stays in and falls asleep he climbs in and messes with her and wakes her up. Their beds have turned into jungle gyms and apparatuses to help them climb higher and reach more. It is such a frustration because they are still tired, but I am done with the daily fight. I've tried keeping Aidan up and letting Livy sleep, but he can't stand being without her and always sneaks in and wakes her up. There is such a difference between 1 toddler and 2 because they play off of each other. This is so different than Kelsee. She was in her crib until 3 and a half and never even tried to climb out. She still never gets out of bed. She calls for us if she needs something. She took a nap until she was 4. Do I get rid of the cribs and get big beds? I am just afraid they will get out all night long as well if I do that. Do I give up even trying to do naps as well? I feel like I have no patience these days.
My days are shot if I lose nap time. Aidan is such a climber. He can get into any cupboard at any height. He can get on top of the washer and dryer. He climbs his closet shelves. He has an attraction to knifes and scissors and has cut himself several times. They finger paint with anything they can find (lotion, A&D ointment...my favorite, it doesn't come off, and countless other things).
I love this age. They say the funniest things. They make me laugh all day long. They love to play and try new things and are amazed by everything, but my house is a constant disaster and I truly can't ever leave them alone right now. Nap time was my break. Any suggestions?
This is the result of no nap
4 comments:
Maybe it is time for separate room nap times? I don't know how to advise. We resorted to reversing Lily's door handle so we could lock her in her room. Once I did it 2-3 times she got the point that she couldn't get out. Sounds like you're going to have to strip their room so there is nothing in there but the 2 of them and their beds.
This is a tough one. Will the fall asleep in the car and transfer into their beds so they can get a nap at least a couple days a week so they will be happy campers?
oh... your house sounds like my house... little rascals... my kids nap in seperate rooms and there is nothing they can get into (like ointments!) my boys are good about naps still but ainslee we had to reverse the lock until she would stay in her room.... but, aren't kids the BEST!!!
Looks like you need to put him in that train...it seems to be doing the trick.
P.S. That was pretty brutal the way he raked his face across the bars on the crib...welcome to my world. Madie thinks she doesn't want a nap either...little stinkers!
I think that possibly was your best posting to date. I laughed and laughed.
Sorry, I know the no napping thing sucks. My kids were always done with naps around 2 1/2-3. I know your point of reference is Kelsee. That is the problem she was and is an angel child. Aidan is a very active boy. He isn't naughty just smart as all get out! Do they make toddler kennels?:)
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