Down without a fuss

We have been attempting multiple things to make sleeptime easier. We have tried daytime naps, but normally run into playtime in the crib and eventually, some protest. Daddy decided that we need to come up with some kind of routine that symbolizes a wind-down of the 10 minutes before bed.

Tonight, we read one of our newest books, which is one of Mommy's new favorite (children's) books: I AM BLESSED. This sweet book goes through the day from waking up, getting dressed, playing with friends, going for a walk with mommy, reading a book with daddy and getting ready for bed.

Then, we said NIGHT-NIGHT to the pictures of Grandma & Grandpa Guard and Grandma & Grandpa Olson (at the bottom of the stairs). We said NIGHT-NIGHT to Eddy and Otto.

Mommy held Sydney for a minute or two, as they swayed gently while mommy hummed an impromptu melody for a minute before she decided to sing TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR a few times. (Sydney kept pointing at the light fixture on his ceiling and Mommy kept saying LIGHT. Sydney would repeat his own baby-version of that word, which had the right amount of syllables.) Mommy and Sydney exchanged hugs and kisses and then, Sydney was laid into his crib.

Mommy immediately laid on the mattress (that we put on the floor by his crib) and continued to hum TWINKLE TWINKLE a few more times. Sydney made two laps of walking across his crib and then, laid down... WITHOUT A PEEP! 

HALLELUJAH! Hoping that each day will continue to get a little easier...