Quiet Time

This week, we've tried something different.  I've given Ayla the option of not napping and having quiet time on the couch instead.  She has to lay down and watch a movie...no talking and no getting off the couch. So far, she has done really well with it.  One day, she surprisingly chose to nap.  I decided to switch it up because she was waking up in the morning earlier and earlier.  As a result, her naps became longer and longer--2 to 3 hours.  And that messed with her bedtime...she wouldn't fall asleep until 9:30 sometimes.  I'd rather she sleep more overnight and frankly, some afternoons I just don't have the energy to wrestle her down for a nap...especially if Aubree needs something too.  She has obviously been going to bed earlier--between 8:00 and 8:30 and sleeping past 7:00 in the morning...and that time has slowly creeped later which is nice. :) It's also nice to not have to worry about planning the entire day around her nap.  Hopefully this continues to go well!