BeckyBoo Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well, so far so good (I know, it's only the first day! ) Basically I started everything much earlier, I'd already spoken to ED and we'd agreed that she could watch TV until 7.45ish, then read for half an hour, then if she went to bed nicely at 8.30 without a fuss she could have her DS in the morning, if she created a fuss or was up and down all evening long then she wouldn't get it until tomorrow evening and if she made a fuss then then she would lose it until the next day etc etc. BUT. I also started the bedtime "new routine" straight after tea. Instead of letting them play whilst I tidy, both girls came home with homework so they did that whilst I washed up. Straight into jamas, up for a bit of TV milk and a biscuit, then reading with MD then lights out (that was at 8pm) then straight into reading with ED, lights out at 8.30. She was still awake when I carried boy up to bed (haven't got the hang of his bit in all of this yet - he fell asleep on the sofa!) but she stayed there so fingers crossed. Thanks for ALL your advice, I can't remember who said that I should remember that we don't all need the same amount of sleep, but I do best on about 6 hours, less than 4 I can't manage but more than 8 or so and I get grumpy (everything makes me grumpy ) so why should I assume that all children need 12 hours? Mrs B - sitting with a glass of wine, watching rubbish on TV, spending too much time on here when I want to finish painting the red wall, BUT child free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done Mrs B. Enjoy your wine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Brilliant News Mrs B.......will keep everything crossed for you that the new routine works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Congratulations! Great journeys start with just one step...or something like that ! Once you have the girls sorted into their routine, the little man will slot in nicely I'm sure. Good luck for tomorrow. As for being on here when you should be doing something else, I should be watching Mamma Mia, but one of DH's camera chums has phoned up.....why at 9.45 for heaven's sake, every time he does this! I should have left the phone for the answerphone to pick up Sha xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Long may it continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hi Everyone Long may it last , enjoy that glass of wine. Perhaps you need one every time she is good at going to bed. Cheers , good health and happiness! Best regards for 2009 Ian & Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well done Mrs.B Littlest boy next then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 That's great news Mrs B - stick to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 glad this worked out for you, you deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 What a good start, its all just a question of sticking to it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well done, long may it continue. You need some child free time in an evening and the older the get the less you get that so make the most of now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Brilliant, make the most of your break and relax, the red wall can wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 brilliant I hope things work out well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenuk99 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 How did day two go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
