1 Down, 1 to Go

First of all, thanks to all for the sympathy and kind words in regards to my children's sleep issues. I know every mom knows what it's like, so I'm sorry to have whined about it. But, I just want to report some good news: Mierae slept for almost 12 straight hours last night! HALLELUJAH!!! When we were at our wit's end last week when Mierae finally conked at quarter to 2:00, we knew we could NOT do it any more. The next day when Mierae got drowsy around 5:00 pm and whined that she wanted a nap, I did what any sleep-deprived mom would do: "Do you want to watch 'The Incredibles?!'" Mierae's eyes brightened up and she jumped up and down saying, "Yeah!" So I turned 'er on and let her watch the WHOLE thing, including all the previews at the beginning. I had to leave the room for a few minutes and came back to her lying down on the couch with a blanket. Uh oh. "Why don't you sit up to watch the show?" I casually ask. I interjected this and that during the first part of the movie to make sure she got over the hump, and then she did fine. I went to card club that night, so Eric put her to bed. He said she fell asleep at 8:00, and she was out a second after he lifted her from the couch after reading stories. She slept until 5:00 am when she wanted something to eat, and went back to sleep until 8:00 am. WOW. I guess she is finally old enough to do it. Trying this method months ago just backfired. So, this last week she's had some short naps on a couple of days and gone to bed a little later, but always by 10:30. Jolie's schedule is getting better too--with going to bed at night anyway. She's still up in the night. Last night it was 4 times. But, if Mierae is thriving now, and we have a couple of hours of peace to ourselves at night, I can handle some night feedings when my baby goes right back to sleep. Eric and I can't believe the difference. It is glorious. Now if only my baby wasn't sleeping in my bedroom where all my projects are....