We have had some major bed time problems with Ava since our trip to Chelan. I dreaded bed time! Ava would beg and beg for us not to leave the room, and when we did, she would scream. It was terrible and SO not like my Ava. When we got back home from Chelan, the sleep problems continued for a week! At one point, she even got up and was throwing toys, her monitor, everything she could at her door trying to make as much noise as possible to make us come in her room. What an awful experience! Rafael and I ended up going in to her room and taking EVERYTHING out except her bed. She had a completely empty room for a week. She didn't enjoy a minute of it. It was a really good learning experience for her.
She saw this dream light at the store one day and wanted it soooo bad. We made her promise that if she gave us no issues at bed time for a week, she would get it. Oh my goodness, what a turn around. She went from crying and whining at bed time, to a complete angel! When I kissed her goodnight she would say "Good night Mommy" and would not say another word all night!!! It was awesome!!!! She kept her word and got her dream light that weekend. She has been an angel ever since!! (well almost) :)
At first, Reese was terrified of the dream light! Ava tried to take her in the bathroom to show her, but as soon as the lights turned off and the dream light came on, Reese lost it! She was so scared of it! It took her a long time to warm up, but eventually she did!
Ava showing Reese how it works.
Reese trying to see the lights.
Cuddled up in Ava's bed. :)
