No Pillow!

This past week Tali's been protesting her naps a bit. Instead of quietly falling asleep, she's been screaming "Mommy" and rattling the crib (she has a wrought iron crib so it makes a lot of noise) for about 15 minutes before settling down. After about 30 minutes, she's usually asleep and then takes her normal nap.

Today, however, the protest escalated. Of course, this was an afternoon when H had to do some work and needed a nice, quiet afternoon to concentrate. After about an hour of protest (with H going in once or twice to try and soothe her), she banged her mouth on the rail and became hysterical. So, we both went in to soothe her. Once she was calm again, H asked her if she wanted a pillow or blanket - two items she refuses to have in the crib. She said no. He told her if she doesn't lie down, he will give her the pillow. She said "no pillow" a few times then put her head down.

I left her room, H sang her a lullaby, and then he left the room. Almost right after he shut the door, she sat up. So, he went back in and took the pillow out of her armoir. He told her to lie down or she will get the pillow. He told her this was her last chance. She repeated "last chance" a few times then back down she went. H left the room and she sat up again. He went back in, put the pillow in her crib and left. She screamed, threw it out and then put her head down for a few minutes before she sat up again. Once again, H went in, put the pillow in her crib and left. She screamed, threw it out and then went down for good.

Wheh! H's manipulation finally worked. He'd like me to point out that he's a super dad.