Post Script
Really, it’s not that bad. (Except when it is). Most of our days have included long stints at the pool for both lessons and splashing around. There have been playdates, a sleepover, and Regan even made a friend of her very own! But there has also been a lot of whining. A LOT. From all sides (even mine). And not nearly enough sleep–for any of us.
I know it’s selfish and self-indulgent to complain that the four year old is giving up her nap. I get that that is a luxury the likes of which many parents have never known. I even understand that this is probably a good thing, what with kindergarten looming. But….It still sucks. Watching my sweet, easy going Zen Baby turn into Linda Blair every afternoon is just really not how I’d envisioned spending this summer and it’s getting tiresome cleaning all that pea soup off of the walls.
Of course, I might be better prepared to deal with the daily headspinning if not for the nightly go round with Diva Girl…What on earth possessed me to give a lifelong insomniac a medication that lists sleeplessness as its major side effect? Oh, right, that whole “it helps her have a much improved quality of life” thing. And it does. When she sleeps. Which hasn’t been nearly enough since we threw the concept of “routine” to the winds and embraced the chaos that is Summer Vacation.
And that is the crux of the issue right there, that pull between routine and ….whatever the opposite of routine is; which, around here, is looking more and more like chaos every day…..
Comment by Charly
I can soooo sympathize. You have my prayers for your sanity
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Posted on July 18, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Comment by landismom
Good luck on the no-nap survival strategy. It’s been almost a year since the Potato became the Boy Who Doesn’t Nap. Still not pretty.
Posted on July 18, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Comment by Jan
Hi, Kim,
When we went through the sleeplessness thing with Will, the psychiatrist suggested melatonin. It’s a natural hormone the body already makes. It’s fairly inexpensive; the walmart brand is about $5 for 60 (approximately) and it did seem to help. I confess that there was the odd night or two that I gave him gravol just so he’d be asleep before we were!
Good luck, and congrats on the report card. That piece of paper reflects not only her success, but also your success on handling the challenge as best as any parent can do.
Jan
Posted on July 19, 2008 at 10:21 am
Comment by Heather C.
Summer can be so brutal. I always feel like I have been severely abused by the time August rolls around. Good luck with it!
Posted on July 22, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Comment by Stacey
Missin your updates! Hope the girls and Mom are having a good summer!
Posted on August 5, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Comment by Meesha
I hope things are going ok in your household–I noticed it’s been a while since you posted. My two cents: I’m a firm believer in enforcing “quiet time” in place of a nap if your child has given them up. As in, they have to get in bed (or wherever they used to nap), maybe with a book, and just lay quietly for a while. I’m sure you’ve already figured out what works best for your girls, though!
Posted on August 8, 2008 at 12:10 am
Comment by jess
hey lady, where you been!
Posted on August 13, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Comment by techie
My 2 and 1/2 year old son doesn’t nap at all and it’s been like this for the last couple of months. I started giving him a long bath and guess what? he goes to bed right after!
Posted on August 16, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Comment by victoria adams
is everything ok ?
we d love to hear from you!
Posted on August 21, 2008 at 11:34 am
Comment by Leslie
I know it’s been a busy summer but I’m startin to worry bout you honey!
Posted on August 25, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Comment by jenny
where are youuuuuuuu?
Posted on September 4, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Comment by Anna
Taptaptap. Is this thing on?
I still check you every day…just in case. Hope you girls are having a great summer.
Posted on September 16, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Comment by Leslie
I’ve gone from checking every day to every few days. What happened to you, girl? Those of us in the interweb are worried about you and your lovely ladies.
Posted on September 25, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Comment by Nikki
It’s been a couple of months since you updated. Hope everything is ok. I know we all miss you!
Posted on September 26, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Comment by cyndi
She disappeared again…
Hope everything is ok.
Posted on September 26, 2008 at 2:30 pm