They come into bed with me every morning when they wake up. As soon as I get out of bed they start throwing these huge fits. My husband is deployed to Iraq, but has already been gone for 2 months. I'm also a SAHM. Once they the fits are over, they are happy boys the rest of the day. Any advice??
2007-02-15 00:30:57 · 7 answers · asked by twinmomm 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Try this trick- buy a dollar store timer and set it for 5-10 mins, and keep it near the bed. When your sons come in, and right before its time to get up, tell them they have 5 (or whatever amount) of "snugly" time left. Start the timer (let them see the timer counting down, this gives them a visual reference, more concrete then just verbalizing the countdown has started).During the countdown (and while in bed) do wakey-up things, see who can stretch their toes the highest, see who can wiggle their hands the fastest, and try tickles (who can not laugh the longest?). These activities will subconsciously wake their bodies up, and make the transition from sleep to awake easier. When the timer beeps, immediately roll out of bed (even if they complain or beg for more time) and start your morning routine. Eventually, they will get the idea that a little extra time with you is worth it, and that the beep noise means its time to get down to business. Good luck, hope this helped!
2007-02-15 03:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by janember819 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did the fits start after your husband was deployed? If so, I would say they should be running their course soon. Maybe make a game of it. When they start, say, oh I guess you're not getting a sticker (or whatever) today. Then when they are fit free for say 5 days, take them to the dollar store (cheap!) and let them pick out a little something. I started prizes at 2 for mine and it worked out good. Good luck!
2007-02-15 08:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like they just want to spend some time cuddling with mom. If it's just in the morning and when you get out of bet they get upset. Also they are 2 so they don't really need a reason..lol..lol. The terrible 2's do exist. I'm mom to 3 children. My oldest was like this and I just spent a little extra time cuddling and reminding her we needed to get the day started. Then we'd race to see who could get dressed first, or make their bed first, or just get to the breakfast table first. I'd say they are missing dad and want mom to fill in the extra cuddles and kisses.
2007-02-15 09:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be their moody time of day....
I would suggest you find the route of their problem...
IF they are cranky in the morning, are they getting eachother up too early?
Are they hungry? or need a drink?
A diaper change?
Over stimulated?
Draw shades down, get up 15-20 minutes before they do and see what they are doing when they first wake-up and make the appropriate changes...
2007-02-15 08:36:17 · answer #4 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe they just want you to stay in bed with them longer.is it always the one twin first then the other starts in.i wouldn't worry about this.i hope your hubby comes home to all of you soon.
2007-02-15 08:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by luv babygurl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Show them a zero tolerance for the bad behavior. If you let them get away with it, they will only continue it on and you'll be dealing with screaming kids everywhere you go.
2007-02-15 08:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by ○•○•Cassie•○•○ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I totally agree with c-a-s-s-i-e...I do not put up with either of my kids bad behaviors so they seldom do it and i also have ZERO tolerance....that is what you need to show them. They need to learn you will not put up with it..there is no need of it!!
2007-02-15 10:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋