We transformed Jude's crib into a toddler bed (aka, crib without front rail) as to aide his transition to a big boy bed. For the first week and a half, he did splendidly. How perfect, I would think, is my child...He has since discovered that there is no invisible boundary keeping him in his bed. Nap time has now become "Jude play by himself in his room" time. I know this doesn't seem so bad, but the kid needs his sleep. And I am reluctant to even think about losing the nap, the glorious mid-day break.
Hence, the battle. He begins to play. I come in and put him back in his bed. He plays again. I put him back in his bed, not saying a word this time. He plays again. I, more frustrated, put him back in bed, and glare at him angrily. This process can continue for an hour. A few times, I have entered his room, only to find it empty. Well, not actually empty, but I could not see him. He was under the bed, of course. Speaking of this, I need to go put him back in his bed.
Okay, that time he was actually poopy. Much of the time, he will claim he is, but will not be. I have gotten so frustrated by his persistence, that I have actually cried. (I am pregnant, but still!) Eventually, he falls asleep...usually. And by then, I have to take a nap too...
I have to say, this is the first time I have truly seen his stubborn side, a trait that I am not happy to say decidedly comes from me. I am realizing that the toddler battles have begun (I thought I was getting lucky on that one).
Any advice?
