tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post6009145639232473452..comments2023-04-15T19:23:22.472+10:00Comments on the mommyhood memos: oh fair Nap Time, where art thou?Adriel Bookerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00128519182850037060noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-19598944103951527952010-07-13T17:25:57.875+10:002010-07-13T17:25:57.875+10:00oh, i'm feelin' ya Adriel. Nap time has b...oh, i'm feelin' ya Adriel. Nap time has been the most unpredictable relationship of the year for the Lifsey family. Love what you said about the conspiracy - two things that have developed since I've become acquainted with nap time...more of a prayer life (although most of the time I'm convinced the Lord is punishing me, so my motives are a bit shaky...hehe) and I somehow all of a sudden have adopted a belief in superstition. When nap time is on vacation or off being irresponsible and neglecting us, I pray...hard and ridiculous prayers. When nap time is around, I don't want to admit that it really is here because I don't want to "jinx" it. Ha - motherhood has done some doosies on my sanity, but it keeps me on my toes and usually always brings me back to the reality that God is still seated on His throne in heaven, even when my baby is cranky and awake when he should be snoozle mcdoozling. <br /><br />thanks for the post. :)Anna Lifseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027081359029917793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-89085798077317200072010-07-13T17:08:08.019+10:002010-07-13T17:08:08.019+10:00SO stinkin funny! Justin and I were both laughing ...SO stinkin funny! Justin and I were both laughing out loud as we were reading it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-52252358633731916502010-07-13T14:59:27.096+10:002010-07-13T14:59:27.096+10:00i have to say... since posting this letter we'...i have to say... since posting this letter we've had two of the best nap days in ages!!!! whoever thought i'd be giving kudos to the postal system?! somebody did something right cause this letter was RECEIVED. can i get an amen? oh glory!Adriel Bookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128519182850037060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-61450311214992249972010-07-13T08:19:13.487+10:002010-07-13T08:19:13.487+10:00By the way, I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pics!!By the way, I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pics!!HRH Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192603416830501225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-36072739875405991252010-07-13T08:11:42.930+10:002010-07-13T08:11:42.930+10:00Oh my goodness!! When Nap Time returns, could you...Oh my goodness!! When Nap Time returns, could you ask him to send his twin over this direction? Kai has always been our monster sleeper (11 hours at night, 3 for nap time). Nap is gone though. Have no idea where the heck it went. And Ryder....well, he's still learning to get acquainted with Nap Time, but they have a love-hate relationship as well. All I can say is "Mommy, keep at it!!" Some day it will return. You WILL win this battle!"HRH Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192603416830501225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-18968850908614590522010-07-12T20:36:55.778+10:002010-07-12T20:36:55.778+10:00lol, I get more naps that most moms I think, but o...lol, I get more naps that most moms I think, but only because Tyler can't sleep without me by his side. Even at night, I have to lay with him till he falls asleep then sneak out and eventually come back when he wakes up in the middle of the night. Still trying to figure out a way to nip that one in the bud. It is helpful during his afternoon naps though, Oh darn, I need to get this laundry folded but Tyler needs to nap so I guess I do too, ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18021167336070535303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-82020200970207782212010-07-12T14:58:04.126+10:002010-07-12T14:58:04.126+10:00Ironically enough, my post was going to be EXACTLY...Ironically enough, my post was going to be EXACTLY what the other Lori wrote. 4 Months is when we started having sleep issues, too. My little one refused to go to sleep unless breastfeeding in the sling! (I know, I know, bad habits, but at least she slept!) <br /><br />Good luck! Parenting is all about waiting out the difficult phases!faceunveiledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926821729522259036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-74673006894137274092010-07-12T13:50:54.987+10:002010-07-12T13:50:54.987+10:00Sleep will come...I promise. Although, as I write ...Sleep will come...I promise. Although, as I write this I have a feeling I will be wishing for sleep as I fear my little one will make her 3rd night of 2:00 am appearances a habit. YIKES!Amy Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571083038560430815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-73091262392071937022010-07-12T11:45:32.753+10:002010-07-12T11:45:32.753+10:00Ah! My baby is a bit of a sporatic napper - at ni...Ah! My baby is a bit of a sporatic napper - at nine months she usually goes for a morning nap and an afternoon nap - but not always - sometimes she just skips it completely and I feel robbed. Totally robbed.<br /><br />So feeling your pain. Great post - and I love the new layout :)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581172582234851178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-43609269016661534892010-07-12T10:47:50.904+10:002010-07-12T10:47:50.904+10:00By far my favorite post. And totally relatable.By far my favorite post. And totally relatable.Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-63326073108401840912010-07-12T10:44:23.292+10:002010-07-12T10:44:23.292+10:00I hate to say this, but it could be the start of t...I hate to say this, but it could be the start of the 4-month wakeful period. I don't know why it happens but it seems like everybody's kid at my mom group went through this. Georgia went through this for 2 months, and then went right back to 2 naps per day at 6 months. So there's hope! Try to keep him to the schedule, even if you just let hime lay there awake for 20 minutes until you go get him. And know, this too shall pass!cooperl788https://www.blogger.com/profile/08903541298189613642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-71994874246784226822010-07-12T09:38:33.606+10:002010-07-12T09:38:33.606+10:00Oh nap time, how I miss it too. It still comes re...Oh nap time, how I miss it too. It still comes regularly around for my 2 year old, a little less regularly for my 8 mo old, but it has been 9 mos since it has visited my 4 yr old. 9 very long months. Be patient, nap time will come around if you continue to coax it. For a few years anyway. :)Jessica Annehttp://adventureswiththreegirls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-57341130128347593692010-07-12T09:06:20.343+10:002010-07-12T09:06:20.343+10:00Ummm... ADORE this post... and that first picture ...Ummm... ADORE this post... and that first picture of Levi. Can I please have a bite of him??? You've done an amazing job doing all the right things and if nap time doesn't honour you, well Levi definitely will!! Your love and commitment (and humour) to him is undeniable! (prov 31:28)<br /><br /> And besides, now that you've said all this, nap time probably will come rolling right back in (if it already hasn't!). Its ironic like that.<br /><br />Thanks for giving the rest of us mommies a little laugh and deep sigh of relief! :)The Aussie Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229778387407272924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-56611595366832492252010-07-12T08:39:41.936+10:002010-07-12T08:39:41.936+10:00Oh nap time it has been awhile since you have been...Oh nap time it has been awhile since you have been a consistent visitor in our home too! I feel your pain, we have had the same problem for months now! I hope they come back and stay!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727806569366896831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-33377196475063053352010-07-12T07:02:56.707+10:002010-07-12T07:02:56.707+10:00This post seriously made me laugh out loud. My bab...This post seriously made me laugh out loud. My baby has never been a good napper. She was awesome as a newborn, but ever since 3 months +, it's been downhill.<br /><br />I'm your newest follower. Love your blog!<br />http://penelopeblue.blogspot.com/Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750345064555772193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-82160054225122395832010-07-12T05:45:14.716+10:002010-07-12T05:45:14.716+10:00Just hang in there! Sleep is a fickle one - just ...Just hang in there! Sleep is a fickle one - just when you've got him cornered he slips out the back door! It WILL get better.... and then it will get worse.... and then it will get better again. Rinse and repeat. LOLThe Planet Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742334196908870709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-77371197375627798242010-07-12T03:45:25.648+10:002010-07-12T03:45:25.648+10:00Oh, I feel your pain. And I love that you beg nap ...Oh, I feel your pain. And I love that you beg nap time to come back...I have done it too!<br /><br />Sounds like maybe it's time to cut out a nap? It sucks, it's hard work, and he'll be miserable for a few days until he learns the new schedule, but then you'll get your "me" time back :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269415067329919166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-21350374887189418982010-07-12T03:40:11.793+10:002010-07-12T03:40:11.793+10:00P.S. I really like your new layout & everythin...P.S. I really like your new layout & everything! Looks great with the 2 bars on the right side!Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905013570660801371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-72009641630006895852010-07-12T03:38:56.568+10:002010-07-12T03:38:56.568+10:00Isis did this same thing right around 4 months. He...Isis did this same thing right around 4 months. Hers lasted about 3 weeks real bad & then slooooowly got better. She woke up at night & all kinds of things around that point. I think it's the growth & everything that just makes their bodies go all wonky at that point. But she started getting a little better - I tried to stay as consistent as possible. Around 6 months - almost exactly at 6 months - she started taking longer naps. Like one day, I just put her down for her 2nd nap & she slept for an hour & a half. I was like, "um, ok..." & then she just kept doing it! I've heard from several people that they get a little more consistent or a little better around 6 months, so just stay as consistent as you can & I really do think he'll get back to normal!<br /><br />If not - troubleshoot! I tried a few different things around 5 months, too. They might've helped, but it didn't seem like it at the time. I could go through what I did, but it's a much longer message.Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905013570660801371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-84406506980293448682010-07-12T03:37:50.079+10:002010-07-12T03:37:50.079+10:00I hate when nap time gets messed up. Maybe he'...I hate when nap time gets messed up. Maybe he's ready for fewer naps? I think G went from four to three naps around 4 months, and then three to two naps at 7 months. He just went down one nap yesterday and that was the hardest of them all!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848143041881649504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-25540740103536508522010-07-12T03:33:47.938+10:002010-07-12T03:33:47.938+10:00I'm not sure how you do naps, but I put my son...I'm not sure how you do naps, but I put my son down at the SAME time every day and get him up at the SAME time everyday and I NEVER have a problem. He sleeps and talks to himself and is always happy. I have a very strict schedule that has worked since about 2 months old and he's now 19 months with one nice long 2.5-3 hour nap everyday. Hope you get a nap time for your son and for you! Your Levi is a doll!Shondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419883061960519895noreply@blogger.com