Constant Supervision

BB has mastered getting out of the crib.  He won't be contained anywhere.  He has even figured out the gate we have with a push release on the opposite side. 

BB is also very creative getting what he wants.  He is a climber as well.  So, someone needs to watch him constantly. 

The big kids will help some, but they get tired of watching him.  I can totally understand. 

Getting BB to go to sleep is a huge challenge.  It takes hours over an hour most of the time.  I constantly pick him up and put him back in bed.  A few times, I thought he was down for the count, but five minutes later, he comes strolling out again.  The only thing I have made work is to sit in a chair where he can see me until he falls asleep, really well asleep, and then leave without making a sound.  If he hears any noise, it is like he is hyper vigilant and the cycle starts all over. 

Unfortunately, if he is not tired, this seems to go on forever.  I don't have the time to sit and wait for him to go to sleep.  As for naps, they are almost non-existant.  He is like the energizer bunny....

The last three mornings BB has been up before 5:30am.  UP!  He comes walking in my room so proud of himself.  I have been able to get him to lie down with me for a while, but he won't go back to sleep. 

I'm getting really tired!