You KNOW a child is tired when......

[Josiegirl]

They're 4 and throw a crying fit on the floor because I wouldn't give them seconds on noodles. They had all their fruits/veggies left and refused to even touch them.

Or when I tell them a couple times that it's time to clean up, lunch is almost ready. I make her put away the toys she still has out and throws herself on the floor, kicking and crying.

Momma ain't gonna like this. Dd seems to never go to bed at a decent time when she naps here. I don't think it took her more than 3 minutes to fall asleep, which never happens.

[Cat Herder]

Sleep begets sleep.

Here is a resource for DCM, if it may help.

http://www.babysleepfairy.com/types_of_sleep_issues_handled_at_babysleepfairy/sleep_myths

[Pepperth]

Oh my. I had a 2 year old lay down on my deck and watch the others play. He wasn't sick, just a case of the Mondays.