My girls slept well

@dodo19 (47317)

Beaconsfield, Quebec

March 14, 2016 6:32am CST

I'm actually amazed at how well they slept. My eldest was definitely exhausted yesterday. She fell asleep at 5, which is a little for a nap, in my opinion. We tried to keep her awake, but by 5:30-6, she was just completely out. No matter what we tried, she just was gone. So, we figured that if she was that tired, we'd just put her to bed, fully prepared for her to wake up really early. She only came done at 6:30 this morning. Needless to say, she was exhausted, and needed the sleep. My youngest daughter slept well as well. She was completely asleep by 8 last night, and she just woke up (it's 7:30 as I'm writing this). Neither of them were up in the night, other than when my eldest came into our to sleep with us. My little guy was a little different. He was asleep by 7:30, but he woke up at five. It seems to be his new time, for the last week or so. It also means that I'm up at time. Oh well ... at least my girls slept well.

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@LadyDuck (471459)

• Switzerland

14 Mar 16

It seems that you have an early bird in the house. I always woke up very early, even when I was a kid.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Mar 16

I did too. Not that early but still early.

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@else34 (13515)

• New Delhi, India

14 Mar 16

@dodo19,They need sleep.Let them remain asleep for as long as they get up.A good,sound nap will refresh them.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Mar 16

Absolutely. If they're that tired, then they need the sleep.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Mar 16

@else34 Actually they're awake now, as it's almost 9 now.

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@else34 (13515)

• New Delhi, India

14 Mar 16

@dodo19 They are fast asleep.Obviously they really need sleep.

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@shaggin (72141)

• United States

16 Mar 16

Yikes 5 is a bit early to have to be up for the day. We get up here at 6:45 and that is too early for me as it is haha. I am going to make a second pot of coffee right now and get my day started. I am so tired. That is awesome your daughters slept so well. My children have always been good sleepers like that.

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@shaggin (72141)

• United States

17 Mar 16

@dodo19 I agree with that. I remember when my daughter was little and I would wake up in the morning and she would smile at me. It was the most wonderful things to wake up to. It made me want to get up and start my day to be with her all day.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

17 Mar 16

@shaggin they do make things brighter. As difficult and challenging as it can be, they do make it worth while with their smiles, laughs, their snuggles, hugs, just to name a few. Definitely the best job.

@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

16 Mar 16

It's not easy getting up so early. But such is life sometimes. Yes, I am tired, but I do try to get as much sleep as I can when I can. Plus, my kids are worth it. No phase lasts forever.

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@Blondie2222 (28611)

• United States

17 Mar 16

Glad your kids slept well. I wish i could get a full good nights sleep like that it's been awhile. Sleep makes us more alert and go on with our day better.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

17 Mar 16

I wish I could sleep as well as they did those few nights. But sadly that's not always possible.

@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

14 Mar 16

The girls really must have needed the sleep to sleep that long.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Mar 16

They really must have. I am glad that they got the sleep.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

15 Mar 16

@dodo19 They were probably in a lot better mood when they woke up the next day. I remember how cranky my kids would get if they were really tired.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

15 Mar 16

@simone10 They definitely were in good moods. It did seem to make a difference.

@MarymargII (12422)

• Toronto, Ontario

16 Mar 16

It's tough for a mom when they all have different times to sleep and wake and of course you wii have to be there for the earliest one until they are older. :) Hope you get some good sleep too. I remember I used to every once and a while- go to sleep really early at the same time as them to get some extra sleep.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

16 Mar 16

No, it's not easy, but they're worth it. There are nights when I go to sleep as soon as I know they are. It does help. Some nights I just need that extra sleep.

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@MarymargII (12422)

• Toronto, Ontario

12 Apr 16

@dodo19 I used to do that the odd time too as that's the only way you can get some decent sleep sometimes

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

14 Mar 16

Oh well when you have children that is how it is they wake up at different times.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Mar 16

Yup that's definitely the way it is.

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@kamel622 (310)

• United States

17 Mar 16

I'm making up for all of my missed sleep now...kids are all grown and I'm retired so I can nap / sleep whenever I want but I would go back to the days when they were little in a heartbeat!

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

17 Mar 16

I'm sure I'll miss this phase too, when they're all grown up. Sure, I'll be able to sleep, but they'll be all grown up. It's a catch 22, in a way.

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@Juliaacv (51012)

• Canada

14 Mar 16

It can take up to about a week with children following the time change. I hope that they adjust well for you.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Mar 16

I hope so too. Here's hoping.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

16 Mar 16

Actually, that's pretty good sleep for the 3 children.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

16 Mar 16

Yeah, for sure. I'm not complaining at all. I just wish my little guy would stop waking up at five, and would just sleep until at least 6.

@gudheart (12659)

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15 Mar 16

LOL oh you nearly managed to have a sleep in!!

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

16 Mar 16

Lol. Nearly, but not quite. Such is life.

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@mkrnex (785)

• Bangalore, India

14 Mar 16

My Friend sleeps well too. But he sleeps at 4.00 am and wakes up at 4 pm!! lots of sleep. Your eldest one too in same category but different time interval.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Mar 16

That's very true.

@Macarrosel (7498)

• Philippines

15 Mar 16

Oh, that's good. My daughters sometimes cannot go to sleep early. They go to bed very late.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

15 Mar 16

There are times when my eldest has only fallen asleep at 10, which is pretty late for a 4 year, but it happens.

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

14 Mar 16

Two out of three isn't bad, at least you didn't have them all up early.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Mar 16

That is very true. I'll take it.

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@suzzy3 (8341)

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24 Mar 16

It can be very tiring if kids don't sleep through. It makes a long day especially if they don't have a nap during the day.

@slund2041 (3314)

• United States

17 Mar 16

Glad your children got plenty of sleep.

@rakski (123349)

• Philippines

17 Mar 16

sometimes, they are really exhausted. my daughter sleep a little later last night since we have a little celebration. but she was knocked down the moment she hit the bed since she will be up early for school

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@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

18 Mar 16

It's good to get a good night's sleep.