Well since Maddy is officially down to one nap it throws my schedule off a bit. So here's my new goals.
1. Get up at 6, work out, shower, get ready. (Today wasn't so bad, we'll see about tomorrow!)
2. Continue to do chores during the day. This could be an issue. Maddy wants to be everywhere I am. I foresee issues with chores going from 4 hours of nap time to 1.5 every day. Normally, I did most of my chores while she is asleep. I'm hoping she lengthens out that afternoon nap some. She needs more than 1.5 hours anyway!
3. Use the playpen more. I need to get Maddy used to being put in the playpen so I can run in the basement or upstairs without her whining at the gate. While the living room is babyproof, I'm still not comfortable leaving her alone for too long without supervision on the main floor. The playpen is the ticket! I keep toys in there she only plays with while she's in there, but lately that hasn't done much good.
4. Use her afternoon nap to rest or do something fun for me.
5. Watch less TV. The tv has been on quite a bit this last week. Maddy now goes to the TV turns it on, tries to find the remote and hands it to me. I'll normally put on XM music instead, since I don't want her watching TV 24/7. I need to try to be more diligent at this.
Well, that's it for right now! Have a great week everyone. I think this week will be quite an adjustment for me!
Tea of the day: Twinnings Black Currant Black Tea
WO of the day: 30 minutes elliptical, stretching, crunches on the balance ball, pushups.
Comments (5)
I bet that afternoon nap will become longer as she gets used to the new routine. Chloe's started off pretty short (1-2 hours), but now she regularly sleeps for 3-4 hours in the afternoon! You'll be able to get those chores done.
By the way, let me know if you figure out any good play-yard tricks. I had the same issue (refusing the play-yard yet whining at the gate when I left to get the wash). I've yet to solve it!
Posted by Joy | February 5, 2007 8:10 AM
Posted on February 5, 2007 08:10
So far there are two ways for me to get Maddy to tolerate her playpen.
1. Put her in it and stick around for a while until she starts to play with toys. Then disappear quick and do what I have to do. She sees me go, but fortunately, is into a toy so deals with it ok.
2. Turn on a TV show she likes and have toys she loves in the playpen. But even then, it's hit and miss.
This morning she cried hysterically THE ENTIRE time I was in the laundry room (7 minutes). I had to snuggle her for 20 afterwards because she refused to be put down.
Ah well, the more consistant I am the more she will get used to it, right?
Posted by Becky | February 5, 2007 1:17 PM
Posted on February 5, 2007 13:17
Hey how does this work?? This is a test .
Posted by Mom/Grandma B. | February 5, 2007 10:47 PM
Posted on February 5, 2007 22:47
Did this work?? Test.
Posted by Mom | February 5, 2007 10:49 PM
Posted on February 5, 2007 22:49
It worked mom. I'll call ya and guide you through. ;)
Posted by Becky | February 6, 2007 7:56 PM
Posted on February 6, 2007 19:56