tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post535042864724323085..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: live blogging: sleep school day 1 / nap 2The Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-74452945998849264052008-02-22T00:33:00.000-06:002008-02-22T00:33:00.000-06:00How true about 4 year olds and the interest in gun...How true about 4 year olds and the interest in guns, and sad that raising kids in a sheltered existence can only last so long. My 3 yr old nephew asked the other day what a "gub" was. Priceless :)ABC Tripletshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03920045019883649152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-55861821114658268262008-02-22T00:23:00.000-06:002008-02-22T00:23:00.000-06:00I can't remember what kind of camera you have, so ...I can't remember what kind of camera you have, so two answers regarding you problems with close-up photos.<BR/><BR/>If it's a point and shoot, look for a mode with a flower icon (like a tulip). Where it's located depends on the model, but about 98% of them have them. Easy-peasy, just activate the mode and shoot.<BR/><BR/>If you have a D-SLR, you are completely dependent on your lenses. Some can't focus more than a foot or two away. Some have macro modes at specific focal lengths(one of mine is a 28-90 and can do macro at 90mm only) that there is a switch on the lens to activate, and some are true macro lenses for extreme close-ups and very $$$.<BR/><BR/>So a lot depends on the kind of camera you have. If it is the latter and no lenses w/macros are in your possession, you can get "close-up" filters but they're a poor substitute. Or put on a telephoto and have the subject sit on the floor while you stand on a chair above her head. Yes, I've done similar. lol<BR/><BR/>And good luck with the napping thing - I know everyone will benefit soon because of your hard work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-17558655149217706672008-02-21T23:33:00.000-06:002008-02-21T23:33:00.000-06:00I'm a happy camper, too. Shayna has slept to 6:15...I'm a happy camper, too. Shayna has slept to 6:15 for the past 2 mornings! I feel like a new woman, except that I'm totally sick again, but at least I'm sleepin' in!Geologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-621795094832348272008-02-21T23:29:00.000-06:002008-02-21T23:29:00.000-06:00Go Henry! I love how well day one is going. The ...Go Henry! I love how well day one is going. The 2,3,4 thing that Michele S suggested works for us too. (Can't say I agree on the well rested children quit crying - never, ever worked in this house!)<BR/><BR/>I got frustrated having life revolve around sleeps for a while, but once he was in a reasonable pattern, then we could break it ocassionally without doing any damage.<BR/><BR/>So glad it is going so well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-66777079259890669532008-02-21T22:36:00.000-06:002008-02-21T22:36:00.000-06:00You're doing great! The whole sleep thing isn't ea...You're doing great! The whole sleep thing isn't easy. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for clarifying the color on Jessica's Keens. A girl's gotta know these things. ;) Keen's for Florida though? I dunno, I am thinking 4 inch heels. Hey, where else am I going to wear those?My name is Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205005861346652230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-72328361497166988162008-02-21T21:48:00.000-06:002008-02-21T21:48:00.000-06:00I'm back to say I would have him up in the morning...I'm back to say I would have him up in the morning between 6 and 6:30. Back down between 8 and 8:30 and I wouldn't let him sleep longer than 10. Then you can get out until noonish. Then back down at 12*30 or 1 and shoot for 3. Then down at 7. I DID make our whole world revolve around Austin's need for sleep. I was the last one at play dates and the first one to leave. They called me the Nap Nazi. But it's for such a short time. Austin's a GREAT sleeper. Even today I was an hour from home and the other kids weren't ready to go but I knew Austin needed a nap so I left. My baby needs his sleep!<BR/><BR/>Now if you can get up that early - 6am! BahhahahahahahahaMichele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-75586320783793702902008-02-21T20:33:00.000-06:002008-02-21T20:33:00.000-06:00Perfect Jen! I'm a huge Weissbluth fan and I cons...Perfect Jen! I'm a huge Weissbluth fan and I consider him the Sleep God. I think as long as you have him down for his morning nap within the two hours, you can stretch the afternoon nap to 3 hours at this age. This gives you EXACTLY a 2 hour window to get out with the other kids. That's how I got it handled with Austin. Also, I switched Austin to one nap at around 13 months to get him on the same schedule. <BR/><BR/>But the important thing is that morning nap and the earlier bedtime. I would go with 2,3,4 now. Down for first nap at 2 hours. Second nap at 3 hours and bedtime within 4 hours of waking from the second nap. It should work like a charm!<BR/><BR/>Once he's well-rested he'll completely quit crying. Rested babies don't cry to go to sleep! I know you know this!Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-58152521871886526052008-02-21T19:41:00.000-06:002008-02-21T19:41:00.000-06:00yeah for Henry! Yeah for you. Much much much acc...yeah for Henry! Yeah for you. Much much much accomplished! That is fantastic...I really don't know how you do it... you impress meCourtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957994275054972253noreply@blogger.com