Schedule Smedule

I am a Type A, organized, scheduled person. Therefore, I think Patrick should be on a schedule too! Some days he stays up a lot during the day, some days he sleeps a lot. When he is awake a lot during the day everyone says, "Great, he should sleep tonight!" I have come to realize that how much he stays up during the day does NOT foreshadow how his night is going to be!

I thought that maybe if we get on a routine, predictable schedule, that would help more. Today was the first day I attempted such routine!

He was awake this morning at 7 to be fed again, so I figured I would change him for the day and have some play time. We sat in his little seat for the first time, had tummy time, made Mommy breakfast and sang some songs together. I even got him to smile a few times on cue! YAY!

I figured I would entertain him for around 2 to 3 hours, get him down for a mid morning 2 hour nap, and then repeat in the afternoon. Well, 45 minutes into our play time this morning, this is what happened...
Patrick had his own schedule! Thankfully, he woke up around 11 this morning, ate and then we had some more play time. He went down for a nap around 2:15, and is even napping in his crib! We will see how well this plan continues!