This week marks yet another milestone in the Parks' household. Annalee officially moved in with Paige. The move is to create room for baby Davis to have his own space for a while. Annalee is still in her crib right now, and will probably stay there for a good while. That way she can't get out of the bed and run around. They have actually done remarkably well so far in this transition. The first day for naptime, I closed the door and Annalee immediately started crying which led to Paige promptly shout out "Mommy, Daddy, get her out of here!". We decided to just let them cry it out and that didn't last long until I heard them talking and giggling. I poked my head in and shhhh'd them and about 45 min later they fell asleep. That night we had one 3am wake up call from Paige announcing that Annalee was kicking the wall. It was very short-lived and they both went right back to sleep. Since that first day, they've actually done beautifully. I think Annalee likes it because she feels more secure with big sister in the room. I hate that we don't have space for everyone to have their own room, but part of me is excited and hopes that this helps cultivate a lifelong bond between them as sisters. In fact, I had my own room growing up, but I still chose to sleep with my sisters most of the time! I too felt more secure with them. They are precious little girls and I enjoy them so very much! I'm certain we will have our pitfalls, but for now I'll just try to enjoy the water while it's smooth!Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Roomies!
This week marks yet another milestone in the Parks' household. Annalee officially moved in with Paige. The move is to create room for baby Davis to have his own space for a while. Annalee is still in her crib right now, and will probably stay there for a good while. That way she can't get out of the bed and run around. They have actually done remarkably well so far in this transition. The first day for naptime, I closed the door and Annalee immediately started crying which led to Paige promptly shout out "Mommy, Daddy, get her out of here!". We decided to just let them cry it out and that didn't last long until I heard them talking and giggling. I poked my head in and shhhh'd them and about 45 min later they fell asleep. That night we had one 3am wake up call from Paige announcing that Annalee was kicking the wall. It was very short-lived and they both went right back to sleep. Since that first day, they've actually done beautifully. I think Annalee likes it because she feels more secure with big sister in the room. I hate that we don't have space for everyone to have their own room, but part of me is excited and hopes that this helps cultivate a lifelong bond between them as sisters. In fact, I had my own room growing up, but I still chose to sleep with my sisters most of the time! I too felt more secure with them. They are precious little girls and I enjoy them so very much! I'm certain we will have our pitfalls, but for now I'll just try to enjoy the water while it's smooth!
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I think its really good for all kids to share rooms at some point. It really helps foster unity and closeness and less ego-centricity. I LOVE having my kids in the same room - Georgia and Eben were precious together w/ all their antics and entertaining for each other. Now we have the girls together and Eben alone and I think he feels lonely! Glad its going so well!
That's really sweet and I'm glad your transition went so well. I've wondered if we would need to let our two share a room one day, how it would work out? I'll call you for some help. By the way that picture of them on the beach is adorable.
that is amazing... the sound like they are doing so good. i miss them... so - how did you take this picture a) without people staring and b) without have to dig sand out of them after?!? too cute!! i hope scott got my message about his card disaster...
What a precious picture!
I shared a room with my sister when we were young......my favorite memory was when we would go to bed. We let the other one know when we had both began and finished saying our prayers silently to ourselves. It's a sweet memory and I'm sure your girls will make some great memories themselves.
Amy (Jones) Kilpatrick
I love it! Of course they are doing so well, I wouldn't expect anything different out of those two.
I'm about to turn you in for child pornography :)
Too cute. We will experience this stage all too soon!
You have an adorable family. Please tell Scott I said hello.. I knew him from Troy. I didn't actually go there but I was good friends with Shannon Thomas.
Anyway, I too will have to put my two boys (2 & 1) in the same room whenever our third baby happens. I hope they do as well as your precious girls. They truly are adorable and I love the curls.
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