tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post3735252990677427986..comments2023-04-27T08:26:25.215-07:00Comments on Making the Moments Count: Just Go to Bed!amber_mtmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871256362646081536noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-92171220595404933802011-03-07T07:32:11.000-08:002011-03-07T07:32:11.000-08:00I can't get over the sheer deliciousness of th...I can't get over the sheer deliciousness of this picture!! So sweet. I'm big on early bedtimes too. My favorite chapter from "The Three Martini Playdate" is "Bedtime - is four o'clock too early?"parenting ad absurduhttp://blog.seattlepi.com/parentingadabsurdum/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-67621219221068375422011-03-07T03:26:54.000-08:002011-03-07T03:26:54.000-08:00How awesome are you my dear? Seriously, how awesom...How awesome are you my dear? Seriously, how awesome? <br> <br><br> <br>I know I've been gone a while but I'm so happy to have come back and seen your little button and your declaration of being a NON-JUDGMENTAL PARENT!<br> <br><br> <br>Why is it that our brains seem to default to judging others? I'm carrying on an inner dialogue about this all day long, every day, and coaching myself to KNOCK IT OFF and make sure I'm sending out the positive, open vibes that I want to send out because, in the end, that is truly how I feel. I don't judge you. And I certainly don't want to be judged. Why is it so hard for moms to support one another? (I've said it before and I'll say it again: it's SO much easier online...in person it seems to harder.)<br> <br><br> <br>Anyway. Long time no comment. But I still heart you, girl. <br> <br>xoxoSarah @ Momalomhttp://momalom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-83883533415886959112011-03-05T02:57:06.000-08:002011-03-05T02:57:06.000-08:00Bedtime = happy momma!!!Bedtime = happy momma!!!Tiffanyhttp://www.elastamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-82147085656953695162011-03-03T20:24:25.000-08:002011-03-03T20:24:25.000-08:00I have a friend that also puts her little one down...I have a friend that also puts her little one down at 6PM. I don't think much of it. It's what works for the family and situation.Mckenziehttp://theunabridgedgirl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-65012249606017434582011-03-02T20:35:21.000-08:002011-03-02T20:35:21.000-08:00When my kids were younger, they all had early bedt...When my kids were younger, they all had early bedtimes and it worked out so well for both parents and kids. Now that they're older, though, we have activities most weeknights. The younger two are usually in bed by 8:30 (with rushing). It's hard because the youngest is not getting enough rest. It's hard to strike a balance.Mrs.Mayhemhttp://www.motheringmayhem.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-83973691621748395402011-03-02T19:31:00.000-08:002011-03-02T19:31:00.000-08:00That makes sense. And with little people, meals ca...That makes sense. And with little people, meals can be easier. Bella doesn't eat much, so if I were feeding 2 of her, I could totally whip it out earlier. (Bella eats rice and shredded meat every night except for spaghetti nights. It's kind of ridiculous, but easy to plan.)Kellyhttp://www.themillermix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-85549960580018227542011-03-02T19:29:02.000-08:002011-03-02T19:29:02.000-08:00That is the idea....but it doesn't always work...That is the idea....but it doesn't always work that way. I try to feed them a small dinner between 4 and 4:30 and then they are welcome to eat with Ben and me when he gets home (he does all the cooking) but it depends on how much energy I have to battle notorious picky eaters.adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-32471773378220544582011-03-02T19:20:42.001-08:002011-03-02T19:20:42.001-08:00Oh yes. She doesn't always sleep but she's...Oh yes. She doesn't always sleep but she's in her bed for 2 hours every day (or 1 hr on her cot at school). Usually she sleeps, but sometimes she plays with dolls or books ... always in bed, though. Door is shut and no sounds can be made. It's great for both of us!Kellyhttp://www.themillermix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-32711017522019202902011-03-02T19:20:42.000-08:002011-03-02T19:20:42.000-08:00Y'all must eat a really early dinner! I usuall...Y'all must eat a really early dinner! I usually have dinner ready by 5-5:30 ... but then that'd leave no digestion time. So do they eat dinner at 4:30 or so?Kellyhttp://www.themillermix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-19297171061945974842011-03-02T18:49:35.000-08:002011-03-02T18:49:35.000-08:00Ben is more inclined to bend than I am, mostly bec...Ben is more inclined to bend than I am, mostly because his time with Emily and Andrew is far more limited. For me, my eyes go a little wild if the kids are not in bed by 6. Even when he <em>is</em> home! <br> <br>Yes, my parents often think I am crazy too. I think happy children are much more conducive to motherhood. : )adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-71655376178915171772011-03-02T18:47:18.001-08:002011-03-02T18:47:18.001-08:00What? Bella still takes naps? Emily does not. Wi...What? Bella still takes naps? Emily does not. Will not. She is as obstinate as can be. (Which she inherits from me. Damn it.)adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-22570098675327414542011-03-02T18:47:18.000-08:002011-03-02T18:47:18.000-08:00Oh yes he is. Ha!Oh yes he is. Ha!adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-85427330285094080372011-03-02T18:46:00.001-08:002011-03-02T18:46:00.001-08:00That is exactly how it works with Ben and me! He ...That is exactly how it works with Ben and me! He is very much into staying up late while I prefer going to bed early. At least that's how it used to work. Now that Ben works in the morning, he is much more prone to going to bed earlier while I tend to stall. There is something about having kids that makes me want to spend as much time as I can with Ben. <br> <br>Yes...Emily would fit very well in a nudist colony. It's not a bad thing except for when I'm trying to take photos or when someone knocks on the door. : )adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-70428918320060205862011-03-02T18:46:00.000-08:002011-03-02T18:46:00.000-08:00Which is where our position will always stand--unt...Which is where our position will always stand--untraditional in working hours. Bending is necessary, isn't it?adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-28795469387685542652011-03-02T18:42:57.001-08:002011-03-02T18:42:57.001-08:00Ha! Staring straight ahead is usually what I do. ...Ha! Staring straight ahead <em>is</em> usually what I do. : )adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-25377727896790079332011-03-02T18:42:57.000-08:002011-03-02T18:42:57.000-08:00Exactly! What's even stranger is when I put m...Exactly! What's even stranger is when I put my babes to bed earlier, they tend to wake up later. Within reason, of course. As you said, it's all about ensuring happy children.adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-16629147496694885172011-03-02T18:41:36.000-08:002011-03-02T18:41:36.000-08:00I can see why you are struggling because what is m...I can see why you are struggling because what is more important, an early bedtime or being able to see their dad? And this new change with Kindergarten! Whoa. That is something I have not considered yet. You'll have to tell me what you decide to do and if it works!adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-49828750148557744952011-03-02T18:35:36.000-08:002011-03-02T18:35:36.000-08:00It is. It really is. We share the same feelings ...It is. It really is. We share the same feelings toward Ben: adoration. : )adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-25523146793295096042011-03-02T18:34:29.000-08:002011-03-02T18:34:29.000-08:00Finding the perfect fit for kids and bedtimes is a...Finding the perfect fit for kids and bedtimes is an often shifting balance! Hey, if late nights work for you and your babe, then you have found that balance.adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-62684629672527994752011-03-02T18:32:50.000-08:002011-03-02T18:32:50.000-08:00Ben was a night owl when he was a child but I told...Ben was a night owl when he was a child but I told him that would not work for our kids. Perhaps it's being home alone all day that makes late nights unbearable? Our schedule, like yours, is flexible and often shifts from day to day.adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-69426600219581986032011-03-02T17:05:20.000-08:002011-03-02T17:05:20.000-08:00he looks like a cheeky monkey :)he looks like a cheeky monkey :)laurahttp://www.tinkerbelle86.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-14618784463087061922011-03-02T15:46:28.000-08:002011-03-02T15:46:28.000-08:00I'm a big fan of early bedtimes too. For a lon...I'm a big fan of early bedtimes too. For a long time my youngest went to bed every night at 6. My parents thought I was crazy, but it meant a happier mommy and a happier baby. As he gets a little older, he's able to stay up until closer to 7 so we have a little extra happy playtime. But I can assure, at the first sign of grump I hustle him off. We're big on routine at our house, and it takes something major for us to abandon it.Christinehttp://coffeesandcommutes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-91326645802072052322011-03-02T07:38:14.000-08:002011-03-02T07:38:14.000-08:00My kids both hit the hay at 8:30pm every night, in...My kids both hit the hay at 8:30pm every night, including weekends. It's the magic time for them. We've considered making Javi go to bed at 8pm (because he has to be up at 6:30am to get ready for school), but he just tosses and turns until he finally drifts off around the time he would if he stayed up later (and we get less lip about it). Bella wakes naturally around 7:30am and takes a 2 hour nap, so she gets plenty of rest. <br> <br><br> <br>In other words -- whatever works!Kellyhttp://www.themillermix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-10494682896592289102011-03-02T07:22:58.000-08:002011-03-02T07:22:58.000-08:00I understand this. Because my husband's schedu...I understand this. Because my husband's schedule is not consistent with a 9-5 job, sometimes so he can spend a little extra time with our daughter, we bend the rules on bedtime. You do what works.Rudri Bhatt Patel @http://www.beingrudri.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-90315136973890132402011-03-02T00:51:13.000-08:002011-03-02T00:51:13.000-08:00This picture makes me giggle. Looks like screaming...This picture makes me giggle. Looks like screaming AND nudity are Emily's tactics of late!<br> <br>Husband is a night owl - stays up until 1:00 on work nights and 3:00 on weekends - and I would go to bed by 9:00 every night if I lived alone. Quite the mystery how our kids would turn out!Eva Evolvinghttp://evaevolving.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com