Are We Having Fun Yet?

Today is my first full day at home with the kids. So far so good. No mishaps, except for maybe my cooking. I tried to recreate our nanny's black beans with brown rice concoction, but it fell short. But the critics who matter ate it anyway. Must have been the cheese and avocado masking the lack of flavor. I need to figure out what she did to make black beans and rice taste. I added garlic and onion, but still.

Last week Noah escaped his crib for the first time, and has done so a few more times since then. I put him down for a nap about 30 minutes ago and he has climbed out 5 times. This is the most ever. The sleep bible says to not make eye contact, go in and put him back. Make that 8 times now. I have to be able to outlast him until he gives up. No break around here. Nap time was supposed to be the time where I checked email, my boards and kept up this blog. Ain't happening. Make that 10. Did I say so far so good?

At 12 times it was time for a stern reprimand. Didn't work. We are on 13. Just took some Advil. My back will feel this tomorrow.

ok, I have lost track now. Time to go.

Oh, and did I mention that Lily is screaming with all the racket.

Comments

[Leslie]

Will did not climb out of his crib until 27 months. But once he did, there was no staying in for him. After about a week of this, we finally did the toddler bed conversion so that he could get back in. Not easy or ideal, but we decided it was better than the floor, since that's where he was going to be.

It may take the kiddos a bit, but you'll be able to work out a schedule that makes it better for you. Not sure why the weekday seems different than a weekend but it really does.

[Elissa]

Wow! You've got a little monkey there - Lorelei was well over 2 before she climbed out. We ended up just putting her in a toddler bed because it was easier for us. Do they share a room still? I can't remember if the remodel is done or not! All three of mine are in the same room and we were still able to get her to stay in the bed (most of the time!).

Hope the rest of the day was a little easier - I never get everyone to nap together anymore, I'm jealous!