A Visit from the Gerlachs and Beckers

Observations of a three year old in relation to sleep patterns

3 nights ago 

Theo woke up and stayed awake for about 2 hours throughout the night from bad dreams
The Aftermath- slap happy, weepy, surly, fidgety, watched a lot of movies (for both of our sanities) Coffee intake:critical

2 nights ago 

Theo woke up 3 times but did not stay up very long

The Aftermath- Perfect son in the morning, did awesome in playschool, about 3 pm became a demanding teenager....had three time outs. Coffee intake: high add 2 glasses of wine. 

Last night 

Slept all night from 8:30 till almost 9am
The Aftermath- First conversation with me went like this, 'hi mom, i feel much better, i had a dream about hiking with you and i didn't get lost! (nightmares about getting lost) i will be a good boy today and listen. i love you!' He is actually playing with his toys, singing to himself. No TV, about to go have a magnet hunt outside and work in the garden. Also, I got to sleep a full night!!! I have a feeling today I could actually take him in public and be proud of his manners. Coffee intake:low