We are slowly beginning to find our way into a new "normal". Kai seems to just about be over the croup (as are the other 2 boys!) and we think we have stumbled into a general wake, food, nap, and sleep schedule. While he was sick, the potty training sort of fell off, but that seems to be back on track with (you guessed it) peanut M&Ms! He has begun to actively explore the house and his room. His comfort level has increased to the point that last night, we made the move to let him sleep in his "big boy bed" in a room he shares with Cael. He slept through the night, came down with Cael this morning, without a single tear (and was even smiling). He napped there, this afternoon (with some convincing), but by this evening, he asked to go to bed at 8:30 and got right in that bed like he'd been doing it for years! What a relief! Now, Jay and I might get a full night's sleep!
Jay will re-convene school for Cam and Cael on Monday, so that will require a shift in the routine, but we have definitely made baby steps toward what our life will be like...that is, until I go back to work the first week of April!
A couple of weeks before we went to China, we found someone in town who was selling a regular stroller and a jogging stroller. Both have been lifesavers! Jay and I have been easing back into our running routine and we've found that it is a great way to get Kai into nap mode!
Thanks for the continued well wishes! We feel so very blessed and are anxious to get to see many of you, soon!
Sorry to hear Cam and Cael came down with the croup too. Glad everyone is starting to feel better. Bet Cael is glad his little brother is now sleeping in his room.
ReplyDeleteThat's great that Kai is settling in so well. I hope you all get full nights of sleep very soon!
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