The other thing that happened this weekend is that Brad and I decided it was time to let Austin teach himself how to go to sleep. For the past four months, the littlest Johnson angel has usually fallen asleep while getting in his last meal of the day and from there we would gently lay him down. But as big believers in the "let em' cry it out method" (I know! I can hear the outrage already!) we knew it was time. Four months has always been the break-off point and we were ready. I have to admit, I was a little nervous about the cries I would have to endure, but I also knew it was in his best interest. And mine frankly as I have no desire whatsoever to be rocking a two-year old to sleep.
So we bathed him. We cuddled him. We filled up his belly. And then we laid him down.
All was quiet for a few minutes and I thought "it can't really be this easy, can it?" He started to fuss and was soon crying pretty good, but after 4 minutes and 13 seconds, my angel was asleep. And that little pumpkin snoozed in his bed from 9:30 at night until 7 in the morning.
Apparently, it can be that easy.
I would love to take credit for his awesome demeanor but it's all him. He really is just that good and he has been putting himself to sleep ever since like a champ. I adore him completely.
(Photo courtesy of Kelly)
15 comments:
Wow, you got super lucky with such a cutie and a great sleeper.
You kicked bootie at Balderdash you Scurryfunger you! I always lose, but always have fun.
Love, love, love that baby.
Thanks for the great weekend. Now I have to go run on the treadmill to burn off the chocolate molten cake...so divine!
And why wouldn't you? He's completely beautiul!
I am so happy for you guys. It is the best when you know you can go and lay your baby down and they fall right off to sleep.
He is so adorable.
When I look at this picture, it's like looking at a baby Brad. Austin is so dang cute!!
Hooray for sleeping on his own. It really is a great day when they figure it out. And I'm all for the let 'em cry it out method too.
It is so hard to listen to them cry at first, but so awesome when they learn to go to sleep on their own. Yay for you! Get some good nights of sleep now. He is such a little cutie.
I love Balderdash! How is Beyond different? I'm so glad Austin is sleeping for you!
I LOVE this picture of Austin. He's adorable. Glad you had a fun weekend and may the sleeping baby last forever.
What a champ Karen. He is delicious.
One more reason Austin is completely dreamy!
Love Beyond Balderdash. I'm horrid at it, but it's very fun.
I absoultly LOVE this pic of Austin. Way to go on getting him go to to sleep by himself!
sounds like a fun weekend, and what a dang cute. Give the little sleepin champ a big kiss from auntie sun.
Love ya.
He's adorable, and I can't believe it really was THAT EASY!
Ahhhh! I love that kid! He is the champ without moms' boob all night! Way to go!
I love Balderdash, love it. I think I'm better than I actually am though. My definitions are always spectacular, but those who know me can pinpoint my def. from a mile away, that doesn't make for a good game for me. I'll have to try the next version.
Gotta love a boy that sleeps :)
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