tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312389621147922015.post8186600621687134222..comments2022-11-11T08:01:46.993-05:00Comments on Am I Really All Grown Up?: IrritationAm I Really Grown Up?http://www.blogger.com/profile/11288851390585443555noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312389621147922015.post-91465009834504229382012-07-06T16:47:55.567-04:002012-07-06T16:47:55.567-04:00I remember as a kid, I used to come to my parents ...I remember as a kid, I used to come to my parents room nearly every night complaining that my stomach hurt- I think that it actually hurt but I think it was also a stalling issue. My mom would always say to go lay on my left side and take a tums. I grew to hate those words of advice. My mom did take me to the Dr and basically said that I was having anxiety about the next day or being alone in my room or whatever. My son has been getting up and doing the same thing. He asks every night-- "Did you lock all the doors?" I think its just that age when fear overrides reality. Knowing that you are still awake and doing things without her is probably why she says she can't sleep-- as a reason to stay up later. My kids all are in bed by 9, or 9:15-- they go to daycare every day and are up by 6:30am- I am usually in bed very soon after so I try to express that MOMMY has to get some sleep too. Lets all get some sleep so we can have a fun day tomorrow. Stay in your bed, and we'll get donuts in the morning. Stay in your bed and yes bribe-- I've done it. Create a chart that shows if she stays in her bed for 5 days without getting up, she can get a huge toy or go somewhere like chuck e cheese or something huge and rewarding. sorry to be so longwinded.Janette @ The Johanson Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09579993851369385279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312389621147922015.post-84683364935787646712012-07-03T11:40:13.933-04:002012-07-03T11:40:13.933-04:00Maybe you should have a little visit to the MD? If...Maybe you should have a little visit to the MD? If nothing else it should put Annabelle's fears to rest that she's ok. May sound extreme but might be helpful! You might also try letting her stay up a little later (I know that's hard,nice to have alone time with hubby) I did that with my kids but told them that if they woke up grumpy in the morning they would go to bed earlier that night....It worked! Good luck, dont you wish parenting came with a manual :)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201186319647600605noreply@blogger.com