Rant VII: Now With 25% Less Drama

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I put a hook and loop latch on my daughter's door when she first got a real bed and decided she didn't want to stay in it. I didn't feel bad about it, and it didn't scar her for life or anything. I don't think it's any different than putting them back in. As long as you're not locking him in there 24 hours a day, and his room is the appropriate place at the time, you shouldn't feel bad. We used if for about 3 months, but it really only mattered for the first week or two.
 
Azurephoenix

Azurephoenix

Littlesin... I feel for you... that sounds like an absolutely horrible night. I feel blessed that my 3 year old has somehow managed to develop amazing sleep habits and really likes sleeping in his bed at night (maybe the scary giant robots keep him in there? I don't know... kids are weird).

Hang in there.
 
PatrThom

PatrThom

I know. It's like if they make a big enough mess, they can manage to stay ahead of you while you're cleaning up the last one.

--Patrick
 
WasabiPoptart

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Do you have a regular bedtime routine for Jet or does he set his own rules for bedtime? With my kids, they each have a bedtime, and we have a set routine before bed to signal it's time to wind down, and they know they are expected to stay in their rooms even if they are still awake. If you are snuggling with him, staying in the room with him, etc., then this has become a way to get attention. Have you tried just putting him in his room without hugs, kisses, cuddles, or even acknowledging him other than to lead him into his room? The bigger deal you make of it, the more he will expect you to react and get him the attention he is wanting.
 
GasBandit

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I used to roll my brother up in a blanket so just his head would be sticking out, then put my belt around the outside of the blanket around at about forearm level.

Then if he yelled for help, I would put him in a closet.
 
LittleSin

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WasabiPoptart said:
Do you have a regular bedtime routine for Jet or does he set his own rules for bedtime? With my kids, they each have a bedtime, and we have a set routine before bed to signal it's time to wind down, and they know they are expected to stay in their rooms even if they are still awake. If you are snuggling with him, staying in the room with him, etc., then this has become a way to get attention. Have you tried just putting him in his room without hugs, kisses, cuddles, or even acknowledging him other than to lead him into his room? The bigger deal you make of it, the more he will expect you to react and get him the attention he is wanting.
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I have a routine for him. Bath, teeth, book, sing, bed. It usually works. Also, when he wakes up at night I just put him back to bed. I try to not even really engage him.

He's better since this morning. He had a good nap and awoke in a much better mood.

Although my husband did botch the routine tonight. I went to get my hair 'fixed' (had some problems with my dye job)...came home to find Jet already in bed...45 minutes early. No bath because he 'smelled okay'. Teeth were brushed...and he got song and book...no PJs though be cause he "couldn't find them" (they are in the top drawer).

I checked on Jet and he was still awake..though he did say he was waiting for me.
 
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GasBandit said:
I used to roll my brother up in a blanket so just his head would be sticking out, then put my belt around the outside of the blanket around at about forearm level.

Then if he yelled for help, I would put him in a closet.
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Being the older brother was the best.
 
HCGLNS

HCGLNS

:fu: I've been cuckolded! castrated! checkeredhatted! Zorroed even! My wife in full view of other people adjusted the thermostat!:mad:
 
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