tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post8965436532487615419..comments2024-03-05T16:49:17.592+08:00Comments on Homely One: Our Dress Up Dilemma Take TwoAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-522226292891063662012-05-10T18:08:14.860+08:002012-05-10T18:08:14.860+08:00Oh my isn't she a cutie but I understand how y...Oh my isn't she a cutie but I understand how you would be concerned about her getting up off her bed in the middle of the night. It sounds like you've been given lots of great advice, a good routine can help or staying close by if you can until she falls asleep so you can monitor what she is doing. I hope that all is going well with Grace's night time sleep. xxCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11314373295390794669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-67878681908311063022012-05-08T18:04:14.907+08:002012-05-08T18:04:14.907+08:00Naw! What a cutie.
I had to change harpers nap f...Naw! What a cutie. <br /><br />I had to change harpers nap from after lunch to before lunch to help with bedtime.. Works a little. I still have the cot set up though so if he gets out of bed 3 times he goes in the cot.. <br /><br />Good luck!Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164329423881113248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-39793582350730348532012-05-07T21:35:19.807+08:002012-05-07T21:35:19.807+08:00LOVE the clock idea - very clever! I had seen som...LOVE the clock idea - very clever! I had seen some that changed colour to indicate day and night but they were quite pricey.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-76907089670198361042012-05-07T21:32:59.941+08:002012-05-07T21:32:59.941+08:00Paul gets annoyed when Grace is so excited on the ...Paul gets annoyed when Grace is so excited on the weekend and won't nap. But as I tell him, having her still nap is VERY lucky as I realise lots drop their nap much earlier.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-61458306071350503292012-05-07T21:21:09.808+08:002012-05-07T21:21:09.808+08:00We stick to a strict bedtime routine here too :) ...We stick to a strict bedtime routine here too :) Thanks for sharing what's worked for your girls xAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-55982664222823178272012-05-07T17:28:47.458+08:002012-05-07T17:28:47.458+08:00Perhaps she no longer needs a day sleep...I give m...Perhaps she no longer needs a day sleep...I give my 2.5 yr old an hour and a half of quiet time each day where he has to play in his room, sometimes even on his bed just with books and soft toys etc. Sometimes he asks to just do puzzles and I let him (of course). She is super dooper cute!! xKatrina@capturingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08014343853385155171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-18533301048287974512012-05-07T16:28:28.364+08:002012-05-07T16:28:28.364+08:00I don't know what to do about the dilemma!
My...I don't know what to do about the dilemma!<br /><br />My 4 year old never really got up at night, and settled pretty well to sleep despite having long naps.<br /><br />My 2.5 year old gets up all the time and gets toys out. It was limited to his room until this week because he couldn't open the door handle! He's learnt how now though and so he comes creeping out.<br /><br />He is skipping lots of day sleeps (won't go to sleep, keeps getting up) yet still stays awake late at night. I'm a little lost - my 4.5 year old still goes to sleep by 8 even if he has had a nap!melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619088750025688774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-79721260700490044772012-05-07T13:32:08.553+08:002012-05-07T13:32:08.553+08:00Hi Amanda, firstly thank you for sharing the love ...Hi Amanda, firstly thank you for sharing the love of my mint green lamp base. Grace is a little minx and so cute but not too cute that you are worrying your head off over her night time theatricals. From experience I would cut down her nap time or not give her one at all during the day.......and collect more outfits. xRowantree Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12501278055615301003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-82059601838568324722012-05-07T10:05:41.243+08:002012-05-07T10:05:41.243+08:00Little pickles, aren't they?!!! Don't worr...Little pickles, aren't they?!!! Don't worry about daytime sleep if that's what Grace needs. Luca was 4 in Feb and he still needs lots of downtime and lots of sleep. He sleeps for at least a couple of hours in the day and will still sleep 12 hours at night. As for getting up, we went through this when Luca was 3, and we had to keep putting him back repeatedly. Not sure what worked in the end, a phase like everything. Haven't had the problem of him wondering about in the night. Not sure what to suggest. Maybe she needs even more time in the day to do the dressing up, so she doesn't feel the need to at night? Let us know how you go. xVanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205721394366642669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-21391770445638736812012-05-06T19:24:09.281+08:002012-05-06T19:24:09.281+08:00Amanda, that is so sweet, although I sympathise wi...Amanda, that is so sweet, although I sympathise with you..I have to say that your instincts are probably on the mark..as a mum with a daughter going through a similar stage and a 6 y.o who's been there also, this is a developmental stage, and yes, unfortunately, the daytime naps do interfere with nightime routine. They do love to pick out their own outfits too (makes them feel more independent). I find that my daughter Sarah(nearly 3) copes ok without a nap every second day (or so), and although it is hard to fill in the day, it's easier to get her to bed at night when she is really tired. Otherwise, she is in and out 3 or 4 times, and it's 8.30/ 9 o'clock before she is ready for sleep! I try to get her to have a rest on the couch with a dvd on in the afternoon, which still gives me a break and her a little down time. As for the wandering, our place is pretty childproof now, and if Sarah gets up early, she usually comes straight into our bed anyway..a natural alarm clock for me!! Best of Luck :)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15637871167233016914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-29944384611146097642012-05-06T08:23:58.193+08:002012-05-06T08:23:58.193+08:00She's such a little character! I'd find it...She's such a little character! I'd find it hard to keep a straight face too...but can understand how it might worry you....As I haven't been through the toddler napping thing, I can't offer any advice, but think you've been given some great suggestions. Keep us posted on how you go xoscarlucindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828867954532550108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-72703626250185748342012-05-06T06:34:29.448+08:002012-05-06T06:34:29.448+08:00Oh she is so cute! I have no advice but personally...Oh she is so cute! I have no advice but personally I'd try limiting her nap time and using a reward scheme. I agree it's far from ideal to have her wandering the house in the middle of the night. Good luck!! XxSarah Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869923063594203447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-24496166933885320842012-05-05T18:46:35.941+08:002012-05-05T18:46:35.941+08:00Oh Amanda, I'm giggling in Hobart! What a litt...Oh Amanda, I'm giggling in Hobart! What a little trickster Gracie is ☺. Sammy is nearly 3 and sleeps between 1-2.30 pm. Leaving it any later spells disaster for witching hour and bedtime. Sleeping until after 4 pm has only ever caused us grief with the pixies! J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-16698682976787987972012-05-04T20:24:25.229+08:002012-05-04T20:24:25.229+08:00Too funny Amanda and so cute, we actually went thr...Too funny Amanda and so cute, we actually went through a similar thing with Mr 4.<br />His bed time is 7 regardless of any thing going on and even at 4 he still has lunch time naps where we can, as he is just that active that he needs it. Yes sometimes it takes him until 7.30 to fall asleep and sometimes he falls asleep straight away. But he really needs that sleep. Some kids do and some kids don't.<br />We have grabbed a cheap Alarm clock and slowly instilled through pocket money that he is not allowed out of his room until the music comes on. We started at 6 am and slowly increased it.<br />It took a few weeks but we kept at it and he knows at the end of the week he gets to go and spend his pocket money if he sticks to the alarm clock.<br />So if he came out of his room money was taken away and if he stayed in his room he got the coins.<br />We kept finding him in his jocks or with a mask on. As you mentioned this isn't the issue so maybe find a dress up that is "Pyjama like". We actually found a pair of batman pyjamas that had a Velcro cape so before bed he could be "dressed up" but the cape had to come off for bed as it was "dangerous" which he understood.<br />The the alarm was turned on and he knew he was not allowed out of his room until he heard the music.....so its taken a few weeks like I said and now he knows.<br />Whatever you decide just stick to it and reiterate over and over and don't lose faith. It will eventually sink in.<br />In the mean time just keep laughing. ;-)<br />By the way thanks so much for your lovely words over at my blog the other day and take care.<br />xKAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937616081379784921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-50256900764228035432012-05-04T19:48:31.380+08:002012-05-04T19:48:31.380+08:00Oh Amanda! This is very funny! But I can see how i...Oh Amanda! This is very funny! But I can see how it would be a worry having Grace wander around by herself at night. It's the one thing I'm concerned about when Skye moves into her big girls bed. I will have to come back and read all your comments/suggestions again as preparation. XNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264928287385599548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-49289910484922906312012-05-04T19:46:32.127+08:002012-05-04T19:46:32.127+08:00oh, she is just gorgeous! And what a fabulous spir...oh, she is just gorgeous! And what a fabulous spirit and imagination. Bless her :) But I know the stress of non-sleeping and midnight wanderings. I have just come to the conclusion that the boys need to have their daytime sleep drastically cut, maybe even cut alltogeher! I have timed from their wakeup in the morning to their day sleep, and they easily go 7 hours, so it's not surprising that they're not keen to go to sleep for 12 hours only 4 hours after waking up from their day sleep! Today has been particularly horrendous. Took me 2 hours to get them down for their day sleep, and 2.5 hours at bedtime. I think if they hadn't gone to sleep at all today, tonight would have been fine. But then begs the question: what to do with them all day! I had cooked play dough, played play dough, made an epic thomas track, played trains, eaten croissants and jam, gone for a neighbourhood walk and puddle jump and all this by 9am. Far out. A whole day? I'm petrified! xxxthis jen dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787027291104632931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-25864343973545882172012-05-04T19:06:11.628+08:002012-05-04T19:06:11.628+08:00I was going to suggest a reward chart....but I see...I was going to suggest a reward chart....but I see it's already been mentioned :) Home made lucky dips {or the $2 ones from Mr Toys Toyworld} are a hit with Ella in rewarding her for things :)<br /><br />I must admit, the thought of Grace sneaking around dressing up is quite funny. {I too would be in hysterics if I found her dressed in her swimmers & beach hat haaa} But as you said, it's dangerous & disturbing her sleep. Maybe shorten her day nap time so she isn't so **wide awake** at bedtime??? I must say that you're quite lucky to have her napping for so long still :) I'm jealous LOL!!! Ella dropped her day sleep at 2yrs old...boooo!! And now, if she has a day sleep {even if only 20-30mins} she's a nightmare to get to bed that night!<br /><br />Unfortunately, I'm not much help with other suggestions though. I'm at the other end of the spectrum, with Ella not wanting to ever be alone in her room or bed or anywhere for that fact. A lot of bribery & rewards are required to get her to fall asleep on her own...and then she's up & in our bed the second she awakes. <br /><br />xClaire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper Rockhttp://blog.scissorspaperrockdesigns.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-67281860481341788092012-05-04T18:36:29.767+08:002012-05-04T18:36:29.767+08:00That is absolutely priceless!! Gee she is gorgeous...That is absolutely priceless!! Gee she is gorgeous too! I would do a reward chart as well. They seem to be fairly effective with my two. Both mine are dress up fanatics as well and I have let them traipse about town with me in all sorts of outfits... the six year old is showing no sign of losing interest in it yet!! Good luck! xEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634383197755226856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-26740287952533910902012-05-04T18:15:45.553+08:002012-05-04T18:15:45.553+08:00She's beautiful. It's so funny when you fi...She's beautiful. It's so funny when you find them like that. I can only tell you what has worked with my girls. I dropped their nap as soon as it affected their bedtime. They were both nearly three. They have always been asleep by 6.30-7.00pm and they sleep about 11 hours. There is the concern that they won't make it through the day, but they do. They just need some down time in the afternoon where they're off their feet. The same bedtime routine every night, as much as possible, works too. But it sounds like you're doing that. I always believe positive reinforcement is the only way with young children. The first suggestion from Megan is really good. Have a lovely weekend..RachaelxxA Room For Everyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978230352333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-16029346785240579902012-05-04T15:29:42.281+08:002012-05-04T15:29:42.281+08:00That was taken in the middle of the night on Paul&...That was taken in the middle of the night on Paul's phone when we went to check on her :) I was trying so hard not to wake her but I was in fits of laughter when I found her like that :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-53603239875326016442012-05-04T15:28:51.527+08:002012-05-04T15:28:51.527+08:00Love that suggestion! I was thinking last night th...Love that suggestion! I was thinking last night that some sort of reward chart might be the way to go (so teacher-like!!) but I like your idea of tying in the rewards with what she's interested in.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-30135107212847862512012-05-04T15:21:03.915+08:002012-05-04T15:21:03.915+08:00Oh, and how hilarious is that photo of her asleep ...Oh, and how hilarious is that photo of her asleep in her bathers and hat!! hahahMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903493720883337089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828021706958060839.post-64065152033630902732012-05-04T15:20:32.563+08:002012-05-04T15:20:32.563+08:00Can you reward her for staying in bed with some so...Can you reward her for staying in bed with some sort of new costume item for her dress up box? First off start a reward each day after she stays in bed and then once she's getting good take it to two days or something. You could go to the local oppie and get some cheap scarves and shoes and jewellery and stuff for her to choose from or even make her some little accessories like a felt crown or a taffeta tutu?Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903493720883337089noreply@blogger.com