I think this is an example of where it's best to apply Hec's parenting advice of "good enough parenting". (I think that was the phrase. Anyway, you all know what I mean.)
Jayne, your mouth is talking. You might wanna look to that.
Mal ,'Serenity'
Spike's Bitches 29: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Stephanie - Apr 05, 2006 11:07:21 am PDT #7567 of 10001
Trust my rage
DawnK - Apr 05, 2006 11:08:26 am PDT #7568 of 10001
giraffe mode
He's been fighting naps and bedtimes
Oh god I hated that milestone. Giving up the morning nap was not so bad, but when they started giving up the afternoon nap as well. I was ready to drug them both! (kidding...sort of) I still have trouble getting David to bed at night and he's about the only 10 year old I know with insomnia (sucks royally!) I think he's afraid he's going to miss something. OY! I'm vibing Owen nap vibes~~~~~~
SuziQ - Apr 05, 2006 11:08:30 am PDT #7569 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
when my kids were small, my motto was "let sleeping kids sleep"
Amen.
My boss from BOI just called me to check up on me. I guess one of my e-mails reflected my bad day. She made me laugh, which helped.
I also have a "Trigger Point" massage scheduled for 4pm. I have found a spa that is 3 blocks from my house.
I am going to look for a local massage school for future use.
erikaj - Apr 05, 2006 11:20:37 am PDT #7570 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
I've always had a difficult time sleeping as far I remember.
JenP - Apr 05, 2006 11:33:57 am PDT #7571 of 10001
I think he's afraid he's going to miss something.
I remember feeling that way as a kid. Nowadays, I'd like to see the thing I wouldn't miss for good night's sleep. (I mean, I really would, because it would have to be amazing.)
DawnK - Apr 05, 2006 11:44:04 am PDT #7572 of 10001
giraffe mode
I'd like to see the thing I wouldn't miss for good night's sleep
Oh man, I hear ya! It has to be something extra special because I loooove sleep. What's funny is that the 14 year old? Usually in bed by 8:30 but my 10 year old? He'd stay up until midnight if he could.
Amy - Apr 05, 2006 11:46:04 am PDT #7573 of 10001
Because books.
Dawn, my boys are like that now -- the 14-year-old is asleep by nine most nights (and sometimes -- gasp! -- takes a nap after school), but the nine-year-old can stay up forever. And still wake up relatively perky in the morning.
DawnK - Apr 05, 2006 11:54:23 am PDT #7574 of 10001
giraffe mode
And still wake up relatively perky in the morning
This is the part that kills me. When I only get 4 or 5 hours of sleep, I'm a zombie. I can barely make it through the work day, but the 10 year old? Runs around all the whole day playing soccer, and basketball (the only consolation is that on very rare occasions, he'll fall asleep on the drive home but otherwise? He's full of energy!) It's crazy! The 14 year old is sooo not a morning person, we never say anything to her until after breakfast but she's pretty chipper then.
SuziQ - Apr 05, 2006 12:03:50 pm PDT #7575 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Everyone is shocked with how easily CJ goes to bed at 8pm. He might natter around in his room, but by 8:30, he is usually O U T.
K-Bug wakes up early, but it is best not to talk with her unless she talks first.
On Tuesdays I give K-Bug and another teen a ride to school at 6:45am. I love being Miss. Perky to their teenaged morning gumpyness.
DawnK - Apr 05, 2006 12:08:25 pm PDT #7576 of 10001
giraffe mode
I love being Miss. Perky to their teenaged morning gumpyness.
Love this! If the fallout wasn't so bad, I'd be all chipper and perky to her in the mornings, but as it is, it's easier for a little grump in the morning, than all-grump, all-the-time-door-slamming-crabbyness we'd get.