Confidence in Routine

As a former educator of young children (3-6) I often emphasized the importance of routine in a child's life. That when life is routine they are more compliant because they know what to expect and what is to come. However I've now concluded that this routine is not just benificial for the children but for us as parents too.

When we are out of routine (which feels like most of the summer, vbs, vacations, days at the beach, pool side, etc) I find myself constantly 2nd guessing my parenting. A later nap or a later wake up time make me doubt how the rest of my day should go. My children generally eat when they are hungry and nap when they are tired, but over tired and beyond hunger are when disasters strike, and the tantrums begin especially for my oldest.

Today was no exception. Trying to get back to our normal routine just was ONE BIG BATTLE!!! So much so I resorted to Super Nanny's bedtime technique. Child gets out of bed there is no talking from you while you return the child back to bed. I HATE THAT!!! (works but I don't like it). And I won the battle but I'm left to wonder(2nd guess) did I try to put him to bed to early, or did I miss that window that all those sleep books tell you is the best time to put them to bed. (Also I can't stand to see my child that out of control. ) Oh well this is life and this too shall pass.
Boy I can't wait until he is a teenager!!!

Back to Bloggin'

I always liked blogging on myspace, but now I've followed the crowd and decided to use facebook as my contact to the outside world. I've missed blogging. So here I am. We'll see how I do.