Okay so its 7:00 in the morning I am rushing to get ready for work. My sons wakes up screaming for Mommy, get this get that... Since my husband works from home he is usually the one getting him ready to head out the door with milk, sandwich and yes for breakfast, tv time till we and getting dressed. We have tried to have my husband wake him at 7:00 and lay in bed with him till he wakes up and sometimes works fine but sometimes just wants Mommy to do everything. I wonder if there is someway we can get him to be excited about the morning time and not be so whiny and needy. He has been swaying a little from bed time at 9:00 and has been off his routine a little.
Maybe you could try gettting up an hour earlier so that you can get ready for work and then have some cuddle time with your son. Turn off the TV and read him a story, sing him some songs, or just sit together and eat breakfast in a non-rushed way. Children hate feeling rushed and it is totally natural that after not seeing you all night long your son wants your attention when he waks up. Good luck!
My 2 year old son and 4 year old daughter are both in bed by 7:30p and asleep shortly thereafter. They wake up happy as a rule -- usually around 6:30 or 7a. I would suggest streamlining your evening routine so you can get the little guy to bed a bit earlier... he would most likely still wake up at the same time in the morning, but having added the extra hour or so of sleep he might perhaps be a bit more easy going.
Good luck!
A gentle suggestion that he's going to be way too late. 7:30-8pm at the absolute latest!!! We both work full time so I know how stressful the mornings can be. My husband is out of the house at 4:45am so I handle all morning duties for a 2 year old and 10 month old and I get them to day care by 6:50am. What a huge chore! Your 2 1/2 year old is old enough to understand that daddy takes care of him in the morning. He's just pushing your buttons. Try to keep him on his regular routine, let daddy take care of him and don't cave into the crying. He will get back on track soon.
I remember being told that if the baby/kid wakes up happy, they got enough sleep. If they wake up crying, you need to put them down earlier (even if they are waking up early crying).
Have you tried getting up earlier so that you don't have to rush and can give him some time? He may just need some time with you in the mornings.
I am the one to get my son up and feed him, entertain him until my husband is ready, then he changes and dresses him while I throw something on (depends on when I get up, and when my son wakes up, sometimes I can do this before he gets up). Sometimes my son is crabby and just wants me, but I go do what I need to do, because I think it is important that daddy can soothe him, that he gets daddy time in the morning, and that he understands that this is the routine. Then my husband has to leave for work, and I have to get all the daycare stuff together and give him any solid foods for the morning. We play with the kitties, then go to daycare.
I have a lot to do in the morning, so I try to get as much done the night before as possible. Just laying out your clothes for the next day can really help. For now I am also showering at night just to give me more time with him in the mornings.
Good luck.
My daughter has been doing the same thing! She is also 2 1/2. She is usually pretty "textbook" with quite a "sprited streak". Because I am pregnant with #2 my husband will typically go in. We've realized that the mornings we allow her to get up she is rather cranky and needs more cuddling in the morning. But, the mornings that we comfort her and encourage her to go back to sleep she will usually sleep for another hour and wakes up happy and cheerful! She usually goes to bed between 8:30 and 9p.m. and wakes up happy at 8a.m. (anything earlier = one grumpy kiddo).
I agree with Kathy. Our son, same age, goes to bed around 7:30 and sleeps until 8. If he gets less, he's way grumpy! During growth spurts he sleeps even longer, sometimes until almost 9. He naps for about 1.5-2 hrs in the afternoon. Our first son would sleep 13-15 hours a night at that age and took at 2.5-3 hr nap each afternoon. Each kid is different, but they are pretty happy-go-lucky at this age if they are well-rested. I always use the attitude as a judge of whether or not their getting enough sleep. I know that's early when you're working, and it cuts into family time, but at least you get happy family time rather than fighting and whining. GL!
sounds like he is craving time with you. perhaps you can spend a good hour with him when you get home from work that is just your time together so he doesn't feel he has to be so demanding for your time.
It's typical of some children to do that when off their routine. I just recommend sticking to a certain routine that works for you and keeping it that way. Children like to know what's going to happen next, so keeping your routine the same will help alleviate problems. Hope that helps.
Make it a GREAT day!
S.
