I am watching Noah play with the blinds next to his crib. I must have accidentally pushed his crib too close to the wall when I set him down. Well, at least he is inside and has only jumped out once so far this nap.
After a harrowing day yesterday with Noah jumping out probably 30 times during nap and 10+ at bedtime, I told Ro that I give up. We are going to convert his bed and then put the "cage" around this crib so he can't run around and play in his room.
What do people do without camera monitors?? In order to save my delicate back, I decided to stand at his door with it and when I saw him lift his leg up, I opened the door and gave him a stern no. Did that a couple of times and he has been playing with the blinds since. Well, at least I get a break. Yesterday, after the 30 times at nap time, I said forget it and took him downstairs and made him lay with me on the couch while we watched cartoons. He protested at first, but then he relaxed and I thought he might fall asleep. At least he (and I) rested for about an hour.
We ventured out to Borders today and bought some new books. Seems that they are tired of some of the books we have. When they ask for books, I have to show them at least 3-4 books and they say no to each one until I find one that they like. It is so cute because Lily doesn't really say yes, she says si.
Besides all the chaos, I am really having fun. Just being able to sit and relax and have them sit on my lap throughout the day is all I need to make it worthwhile. If they are in the mood to give hugs and kisses, it is extra special. Yesterday when Noah was in timeout in the pack n play in the other room, Lily went over and they were having a full on conversation, totally back and forth. Who knows what they were saying...but if I had to guess...what did you do? i took off my jammies again, that gets you a time out around here these days. I know, me too. Well, I hope you get out soon because it sucks to have to play alone. Thanks, I think I only have another minute.
I'd go ahead and make his room really safe in case he next breaks through the crib tent. We got rid of lamps, protected the outlets, and put away things that might encourage him to climb the furniture. It was slightly spartan except for all the books and stuffed animals in a reading corner on the floor.
Active boys will be active boys, it's better to have less to worry about. ;-)
Posted by: Leslie | April 06, 2009 at 09:43 AM