We did it!

Tonight was the night. Bryn and I decided on a sleep plan for Kaia and followed it through. We have always rocked her to sleep (for a number of reasons) and then carefully laid her down in her crib. The process has gotten way too long and isn't good for any of us. From the time Bryn first walked out of the room (with a number of visits every few minutes) until Kaia was guaranteed asleep was about 30 minutes. We were expecting the worst. We will see how the middle of the night waking goes tonight. Then there is always the first attempt on a day time nap, but we are at least on our way.

Kaia's top teeth still aren't in all the way, but they are in enough that she can grind her teeth. It is like nails on chalkboard and I can barely stand it. I know she is experimenting, but it is making me crazy.

Life is pretty good and more of the same. Bryn has taken Kaia to the pool a few times lately when I have had some appointments. She loves the beach, but the pool takes so much less time and the clean up is a piece of cake. Kaia is also working on climbing on her outdoor playset and sitting down on the slide herself to slide down.

Keep sending us good sleep vibes. We will need them until we are out of the woods.