Wow … consistency may work! The new tentative routine is dinner at 6, bath at 6:30, bedroom/stories/nurse at 7. We’ve had her asleep at 7:45, 8:10 and 9:00 tonight. Tonight, we just started late, didn’ get in until around 7. We discussed it and are going to work hard to keep to our plan, even if it’s tempting to be outside later in the day. A sleeping baby is a great thing, and she’s been happier during the day with more rest. Yay!
Yay! And I think they like knowing what comes next, and next….
I am sure that is very true. I’m trying to make it more consistent for her as best I can, while also being willing to be flexible and enjoy great things like long summer days and occasional beautiful weather.