July 21, 2009
The Kid Wouldn’t Sleep!
As cute as she may be .. and as much as we love her .. the kid wouldn’t sleep at nite .. and most times.. we would end up getting really frustrated… as if she was testing our patience .. and pushing us to our limit.
She is extremely smart.. and extremely sensible in a lot of things.. but the kid wouldn’t sleep. She is aware of the consequences.. if she doesn’t get enough rest.. and that we would not let her go swimming the next day if she doesn’t get enough rest .. yet she refuses to sleep at a reasonable time.
We are not even asking the brat to sleep at 7.30pm.. like the neighbour’s kids .. nor at 8.30pm.. or even 9.30pm since we only get home at 9.30pm most days. 10.30pm is reasonable.. it gives us enough time.. to read to her.. watch a little show with her.. and then she sleeps..so that we can get some housework done .. or cook for her lunch for the next day - since she is such a fussy eater. But nope.. the kid wouldn’t sleep.
So at 11.30pm .. i’ll be looking like that.. yes.. i kid you not. But nevermind.. i tell myself.. we asked her to go pee again.. and give her more water.. and carry her from the bathroom to the tv room again.. and cajole her to bed again … but nope.. the kid wouldn’t sleep.
So by 12.30am.. she thinks she is cute.. we think she is not.. and ready to blow up.. and ready to start screaming at her.. but hate to do it.. because that is not good parenting right..?? so we reason with her.. and tell her that we are not letting Kate come babysit her the next day.. and all hell breaks lose because she starts wailing her lungs out. So i put on my sweater.. and tell her.. i’m leaving .. and more wailing.. and then she promises to sleep.. and she cleans up her tears.. and talk a little more.. and wants more hugs and kisses.. and then she falls asleep at 1.45am. So yes.. as much as we loved the brat .. with all our heart and ever breathe we take.. the kid wouldn’t sleep. Pray tell what can we do… and if you think we haven’t tried everything.. than you are wrong.. we’ve been trying for 5.5yrs.. and she just wouldn’t sleep at nite.. when we are around.
She looks so cool n beautiful in this set of pics!! Like professional model posing eh
Comment by Lina — July 23, 2009 @ 12:18 am
Jan, i just googled and found many steps you can take to make Chloe go to bed. Maybe you could try them
Comment by mommy to chumsy — July 23, 2009 @ 3:58 am
Love the pics of Chloe (aka future super model) I am sorry to hear that Chloe doesn’t sleep until really late. Chamomile tea is suppose to help.. Baby Aveeno (Lavender) moisturizer and Aveeno Lavender Bath soap will help calm them.. You are a great parent! Keep up the good work!
Comment by Macy — July 24, 2009 @ 1:31 am
Haven’t dropped by for so long… Chloe has grown so much… lost her baby fat and now so feminine and pretty!
Comment by health freak — July 28, 2009 @ 5:52 am
Is she taking too much nap in the afternoon? My boy is also a night owl (like his parents). Haiz…
Comment by etceteramommy — July 29, 2009 @ 6:35 am
MB, you’re too kind hearted. I would close the door, let my kids cry and take my shower to avoid hearing them cry. Hahaha.
Comment by Irene — August 12, 2009 @ 4:23 am