So we are trying to figure out how to give the girls the quality nap time that they (and I) so richly deserve. Some days we have ping-pong matches when one will be awake and the other asleep; other days we have surround sound of awake time and rare times of silence. At this point it may lay more on my table of responsibilities to try more earnestly to place them in their crib after feedings or when fussiness arises rather than the pack-n-play. The kicker on this though is they like to go to the crib together, if they are left without their partner for very long (ie: feeding) then WWIII seems to break out and then they are both up and I am pulling my hair out.
Ahh, thank goodness I have a fair amount of patience. I also have the upper hand on Kevin in that I am with them all day every day so I can pick up on cues that will give me a lead in on what to do next. Kevin had his first full day with just him and the babies this week. He thought strategically of course and arranged for errands to be run mid-morning and a workout in the evening (the Y has free child care for members if you want to workout). The only time he was a bit frazzled was the bewitching hour - which typically has been hitting at 5pm or 7pm (and sometimes both). By the time I arrived home at 845pm the girls had fussed themselves to sleep; just 30 minutes before their last feeding time of the day!
On another note, I have learned that the girls just love the sound of voices when they are awake. I am trying to make an effort of not turning on the tv to entertain them when i need to get work done. Does anyone know a good talk radio station that I can tune into while the play in their chairs/boppy's?
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