We've had a hard time with Livi's naps recently. I would set her down and it would be quiet for an hour and then she'd start crying. Of course at that time, I would get her out of her crib. Then, within a few minutes she would be crying and yawning. I kept thinking, "If you are so tired, why don't you sleep longer than an hour?".
Finally after about 2 weeks of this, I decided to buy a video monitor for her room. Turns out she just really enjoys her alone time. After I put her down for a nap, she quietly plays for an hour. She hides under her blanket, throws her bottle, spins around, and all sorts of crazy stuff. It's only really amusing to Jeremy and I, but the point is- I figured it out. She starts crying after an hour because she is tired and ready to sleep. Before, I would assume she just woke up and get her out of bed. Now I can see when she actually falls asleep (I love watching her sleep) and I get an added bonus of an hour of entertainment. I can't believe I didn't get one of these sooner...
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Thanks for inviting me to your blog. I love it! I so need to be better at updating my blog.
love,
De Ann
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