Natalie has been one tired girl lately. Her sleep is all messed up (maybe because of the new school routine?), and she’s struggling a little bit. I try to keep us out of the car in the noonish range since I know she’ll fall asleep, but it isn’t always possible. I really want her napping at home (so I can get my nap, too!) Yesterday we picked my mom up from the airport. We left the house about 11:45, and Natalie was crashed by the time we hit the highway.
She had probably an hour nap so that’s good. Unfortunately it’s so early that she falls apart about 5:00pm or so. Both girls have been waking up in the 6:00am hour for the past week, and it’s wreaking havoc on them us. :) They are so exhausted in the evenings that they have trouble getting to sleep (vicious cycle). It really doesn’t matter what time I put them to bed, so I’ve been trying for a little on the early side just to make sure they’re getting their rest. Whoa I’m rambling.
Anyway, today at about 11:30 I realized I hadn’t heard from Natalie in a little while. I wasn’t worried, we were all moving around the house, picking up and organizing, and I figured she’d found herself a spot in the playroom to read books or something. I was on the floor of my bedroom so I sent Joanna to check on her. She came running back, beckoning me to see Natalie.
She’d found herself a spot in the playroom alright!
When you wake up at 6:40, you’re ready for a nap before noon I guess!
I left her there. I didn’t close the door because it has a very loud squeak. I figured she’d sleep a few minutes, then wake up hungry for lunch, and I’d be able to put her down for an “afternoon” nap a little later. Even with the door open she slept for about an hour and a half! She even turned over onto her sweet spot at some point. Man that kid is cute.
I’ll probably try to lay her down at about 3:00, but I’m not holding my breath! She’s happy now. And I got a couple of pictures of the playroom right after we picked up! ‘Cause that is soooo not what it looked like this morning. :)
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