Do You Let Your Children Sleep As Long As They Want?

[Breezy]

I would put her back down to sleep. That is really early for her to be up. I would also do quick drop offs too, I have 3 of little that are 14,15 and 16 months. they all took over a month to get use to my house and they all started at a year. I also find that i have a special spot where I keep some crackers for the littles. The minute they get here they all go to the spot to get a snack and moms leave without a problem.

Good suggestions! The first day we went to look at the doggies but that made her want ro play outside. Today we went to the toys and that upset her.

I asked dad today at pick up if she went outside right when she got to her old DC and he said yes. So i bet you anything she is used to that routine! Fine by me, the next 3 days I will only have her and DS so DS can sleep til his heart desires and I will grab the monitor and head outside with her right away. Then when DS wakes up we can have breakfast since she has a small breakfast before leaving home.

I have been napping her at 815-830 and she has been sleeping until 10 or later and then up for lunch and stuff. Her schedule is somewhat opposite everyone else but thats ok since she leaves so early.

[jojosmommy]

Yes, I let my grandson sleep as late as he wants.

It is not his responsibility to entertain the other kids, that's my job.

I agree! I wouldnt want her being dependent on my child. Plus I don't use my kids for other peoples pleasure.

[Countrygal]

Actually, I don't usually have to wake dgs up. In fact, on the weekends when I'd love to sleep in, he's up and at 'em anyway....

As for it being a routine it IS a routine, and routines change throughout life to accomodate our lives. I don't think it's being mean at all. But we have always been ones to get up early and get at our days! Used to drive one of my own kids nuts!

Honestly, Breezy, I'd do what works best for you right now. If you think it's best he gets up and has that alone time with the family, it won't be hard to change his routine. In a week or two he'll be waking up all on his own. You may, however, want to put him to bed that much earlier at night, tho!

My personal opinion here is that most of you are being too hard on Breezy. Terms like "use my own kids for other people's pleasure" and "it's not his responsibility to entertain the other kids" seem pretty harsh. This is not what she said nor what she intended. My dgs LOVES getting up before the other kids come. Noone forces him. If I had a job I'd have to get him up even earlier. We all have to find what works for our own family, our own dckids and our own lives.

I'm glad that your routines work good for you. You should have that option. So should Breezy. If you want to help her explore the pros and cons fine, but I think some of you were being too harsh.

OK, I"ll shut up now.