Synchronising Morning Nap Routine
In order to ease my MIL and maid’s “burdens” at home before I start work, I’ve been trying to setting up some routines for Isabelle, so that she can nap almost at the same time as Justin and both MIL and maid can get some chores done during that period.
Day 1:
Since Justin takes his nap at about 11am in the room downstairs, I brought Isabelle in that room too. We did some reading, and when Justin’s almost falling asleep, I put Isabelle down on the mattress beside him. That’s a big mistake as soon after she’s lying flat, she cried out loud. My very much asleep boy opened up his eyes widely and said “kuk, kuk”, means mei mei cried. I quickly carried her and pacified her to sleep, but Justin was already alert and active. Oh boy, the process of putting both of them to sleep is really driving me crazy!
Status: Failed
Day 2:
Put Isabelle to sleep first and placed her in the cot just out of the room. Then, “dragged” Justin to nap. Again, just when he’s about to snooze off, Isabelle’s woke up crying. I think the hall is too hot, and she’s not feeling comfortable.
Status: Failed
Day 3:
Already experienced. Put the standing fan nearer to the cot and MAKE SURE Isabelle’s in deep sleep first. Again, got Justin to nap in the room. This time, Justin could fall asleep faster as there’s nothing to distract him. After that, I carried Isabelle to the room and put her down near to Justin. Too bad she’s making lots of noises and I had to pat her to sleep. Then, it’s Justin’s turn to make funny noises, and got to pat him too. I must look like doing some kind of dance movements from Barney’s clips patting both of them at the same time!
Status: Almost succeed
Day 4 till now:
Ok, my patience level was badly challenged. This time, I decided to place them to sleep in different places. Justin’s sleeping in the room and Isabelle’s in the cot outside the room. So far so good, at least both of them can sleep for 1 hour and we can get things done.
Status: Successful finally!
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June 7th, 2006 at 1:42 am
Wow.. even napping has to come with some ’synchronisation’.
Good tip though.. next time I will have to do the same with new baby and Zara.
June 7th, 2006 at 2:25 am
yeah man, when u hv 2 kids, this is usually happen, one disturb another! But they will get used to it as time goes..dun worry!
June 7th, 2006 at 7:59 am
hey you should change your name to super mom instead of shoppingmom… no chance for shopping now. yes, its pretty hard to really put two kids to sleep at the same time. dont worry too much, it will all fall into place. dont stress your self up too much, cheers!
June 7th, 2006 at 8:59 pm
I will try to synchronize my son’s sleeping time with my time first
June 8th, 2006 at 3:25 am
Zara’s mama, not only nap time, I have to set up routine for both of them like bathing, feeding, bed time, play time, so that they can have quality time with me alone and together as well. It’s hard at first, but I’m slowing getting to it.
Hey, you relax with your girl first, when baby comes along, it’s getting harder to spend more time with her. That’s why I mean quality time!
Jesslyn, I really need to learn from blogger moms like you who has more than 1 kid.
Mylittlechampion, ya loh, no more shopping for a long time already. Even if shopping also buying essential or household stuffs and doing it in a short while. No more window shopping like last time.
Super mom? Will hope can be one someday. Ha!
Egghead, no need lah, if egghead sleeps late like you will be panda eyes Luke from Star Wars!
June 9th, 2006 at 4:19 am
wahh..congrats..so should separate them apart huh when it comes to sleeping :). Good tips
June 15th, 2006 at 3:13 am
So far I got no problem with both my sons, my younger 1 quite easy going type, he can sleep very well but must get him tiring 1st.
Take it ez, things will go on easy, try no to be so strict,