This is an old picture; of the "good old days" when naptimes were somewhat simpler. Billy liked to be in the corner, so he had the comfort of the bumpers around him to help him feel cozy. I layed him down there when he was drowsy, and he might cry a little and roll around a bit, but then he went to sleep, (usually.) Things have changed since then...
We took the bumpers out because I had read that they're a safety hazard once the babies start pulling themselves up. And once we did that it seemed like his crib was a completely new place; he now perks up being put there, and wants to start exploring the place! And especially while he's focused on learning how to crawl, he will immediately roll onto his belly and get up onto his knees; the idea of going to sleep completely disappearing from his mind. It just takes more winding down time after he has satisfied his exploratory nature, and a bit more crying, but he does eventually go to sleep- usually on his belly. When I go in to check on him and/or reassure him, he will sometimes just look up at me with an incredible grin. He's so proud of his new abilities, and it's adorable. I'm still determined that letting him go to sleep on his own is best for everyone involved, but it sure takes a while sometimes. Stu had said to me that he just doesn't understand why taking a nap is met with such resistance, it sounds like bliss to both of us!
We're looking forward to a visit from Grandpa Gil and Grandma Ginny today. We'll attempt going out to dinner with our little noise-maker. Before they arrive I'll try to fit in a shower and a quick clean up around the house, along with a trip out to the market.
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