Perfect Sleeper

Today is Day 3 of Hudson going down for a nap and going to bed at night without fussing AT ALL! This is such a beautiful thing considering where we started when Bryce was born. I admit that I made a mistake by letting Hudson fall asleep in my bed with me towards the end of my pregnancy. It was the only way that he would go to bed. Once he was sleeping we would move him to his crib but he wouldn't fall asleep there. Once the baby arrived it was no longer possible for me to lay down with him. I thought that I was the world's worst mommy because my child wouldn't nap or sleep, so I was determined to start a new routine (especially to help make Noni's life easier once I went back to work). It started with Hudson falling asleep on the couch, better than my bed, right? :) This wasn't good enough, so it was time for the crib. At first we had to stand there until he would fall asleep. This was still not good enough, especially with another baby that needed you. So next we would lay Hudson in the crib and leave the room. He would scream and cry until we returned, then he would lay back down and fall asleep. This lasted for a couple of weeks but eventually he would scream and cry then fall asleep without you coming back into the room. And now, you can lay him down and leave the room without any crying!! YAY, I never thought I'd see this day! So, this is the trick:
Lay Hudson down with a binky. Hand him another binky. Say "there's your puppy". Turn on his soothing waterfall. Rub his hair while saying "I love you. Have a nice snooze. I'll see you in a bit". And finally, leave the room and don't look back :)