By accident, we created a habit of Tim laying with Bella when she fell asleep. After tucking her in and singing songs, I would hop right up and turn on her music. Then Tim would lay there for some extra snuggles. Most of the time Bella would be asleep within 5 minutes and Tim would hop up, but some of the time Tim would be asleep within 2 seconds. Never-the-less it was a habit we created. After having a tough time falling asleep without me one night last weekend while in Chicago, I told her that when we got home this was something we were working on!
When we got home we talked about it, and told her she would get a star for each night she fell asleep on her own, and after 5 stars in a row she would get a big surprise! We also said a prayer that God would help feel safe and protect her during the night! Each night she would ask a few extra question and extra potty trip as she fell asleep, but did a great job!
She got 5 stars in a row and earned a trip to Chuck E Cheese!!!
Thought that is was cute, as she was saying her prayers last night she thanked God for helping her stay in her bed each night and helping her to not "freak out!"
I think anticipation of change is always harder on us as parents than the kids!
We are so proud of you, Bella!!!
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