I fear sharing this at risk of jinxing it...

schmoodle · March 2011

But I'm sure it was a fluke anyways...

HE SLEPT IN HIS OWN BED ALL NIGHT! (for the first time since December 2009).

Woke once at 3am, I laid with him for 10 minutes until he was back asleep, and didn't wake again until 6:30 am. This is so unprecedented. Incidentally, I tried somethingchanged's magic trick (not actually giving it any credence but just for sh!ts and giggles) and repeatedly told him yesterday that Mommy wanted him to sleep in his big boy bed all night long, and if he woke up, to just lay back down and go sleepy and I'd come get him in the morning and we could play. I did the same thing the prior night and he slept until 1 am or so (still later than typical) but since it didn't work that time I don't really think this is why it happened. It was SO strange getting ready this morning with all the bedroom lights on, not having to sneak out of bed to go to the bathroom. But I did miss him a bit. LOL.

Anyways, I'm sure this won't happen again until he's 12 but for today, we're VERY excited (and told him how proud and happy we were that he slept in his own room all night over and over).

mrsolsenk12 · March 2011

That is great! Maybe he will surprise you and keep it up.

ejgballerina · March 2011

Hooray!!! As a mom to a constant night-waker and co-sleeper, I can totally relate to the significance of this post. Fingers crossed it becomes the norm versus the exception!

Mouseygail · March 2011

woohoo!! that's awesome!!!! Go Toodles GO!!!

SparklyCutie · March 2011

Yay, hopefully he keeps it up!

charmcitygirl · March 2011

Way to go, Toodle! Keep it up!

kme930 · March 2011

Yaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!

That's good news!

oct11bride03 · March 2011

Fantastic news!

madhatter2003 · March 2011

Way to go Toodle!! Keep it up!

LucyPevensie · March 2011

I think this is GOOD news. We are buying Jack a big boy bed this weekend - he used to sleep at least half the night (or more) in his crib but he's done with that crib so has been sleeping with us all night. I want at least half of my night back (without being pummeled by kicking toddler feet) - so we're on the search for a low double bed for him (I really want a twin over full bunk bed set so we'll see if we can find something semi-reasonable - PB Kids has them but they're over 1500 dollars - out of my pay range!)

CONGRATS on your little guy's great sleep - sure you'll have more bumps in the road but this is a GOOD sign!!

dundasgirl · March 2011

That's awesome! It isn't out of nowhere though! You guys have been working really hard to make him comfortable and confident to sleep in his big boy bed. Great job Toodle and parents:)