I need to brag on Jessica AND Evelyn technically. Jessica has been super-mom this week (let’s be honest, when is she not??). To give a little backstory, Evelyn has slept in our room since she was born. We originally had her bed in our room and she would sleep in it. That slowly transitioned to her coming into our bed during the middle of the night, and then she was just in our bed.
Well as she has grown, that has become increasingly more difficult. I’m sure anyone with kids understands. She typically positions herself across the bed between us. Well she is 31-ish inches tall. That’s like a medium sized tv! When that happens, no one sleeps well. So, it was decided we are going to sleep train her to stay in her bed. But not only in her bed, also upstairs in her room. So, here’s where super-mom steps in.
Tuesday evening, Jessica decided to move the mattress from our guest bedroom into Evelyn’s room, and she has slept with her upstairs. Every night we have taken Evelyn upstairs, got her into her PJs, let her run around her room playing. Expelling that last bit of energy. I kiss them both goodnight and head back downstairs to bed.
Every morning I’ve woken up, got ready, and headed upstairs to find these two together.
Initially as shown in the picture, Evelyn would be snuggled up close to momma, both of them sleeping soundly. BUT, each morning, the time in which she was there snuggling has been a much smaller window. The first night, she slept in her bed about 1.5 hours before getting in bed with Jessica.
Wednesday night, Jessica said it wasn’t until about 3:30 in the morning that Evelyn noticed her in there and wanted to get in bed with her.
Friday morning I head upstairs to find Evelyn snuggled up with Jess. However, Jessica said that she didn’t want out of her bed and into hers till about 20 minutes before I came upstairs.
Last night, Jessica and I both “camped out” in the bonus room upstairs and I can say this beautiful little girl has slept the entire night in her bed without issue. I woke up about 30 minutes ago and went in to check in her. She was still knocked out, sleeping soundly.
Momma did a great job transitioning her to sleep in her bed, in her room. Which shouldn’t be surprising, she is amazing in everything that she does. I’m incredibly happy to call her my lady, and happy that she is Evelyn’s momma. Love you Jess!
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