Celia is a big girl now, and we have taught her to fall asleep by herself. This has been a long time coming. We've always had trouble with Celia and sleeping, and ever since we got back from Christmas, she has decided that bedtime means playtime. So, we decided she was ready to try putting her to sleep on her own.
It was surprisingly easy. We put do her bedtime routine like normal - bath, PJs, brush teeth, baba and book. Then, we snuggle for a few minutes and tell her we're going to leave but we are listening so if she needs us she can call for us. She's tested it a few times to see if we're really listening, but all in all she winds herself down and falls asleep! She goes to sleep more quickly, too. Instead of 1-2 hours of trying to coax her down, she's asleep by 8 or before. She doesn't cry or complain, and if she needs us she asks. The best part of it is that she is asking for what she needs. We are SO proud of her and this major accomplishment. Plus, we have our evenings back. We have 15 minutes after she goes down to finish up odds and ends around the house before going to bed. We are getting more sleep and so is she. We probably needed to do this earlier, but as with many things with the first child we're a little slow on the uptake. For now, she's still in bed with us, but the day where she moves into her own room is fast approaching. It's sad how fast she's growing up, but so rewarding to have reached a new milestone. Good job little girl, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you!
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